(50% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! He rushed for 815 yards in . Miami, FL 1/17/1971 CREDIT: Walter Iooss Jr. What he brought to the NFL was a combination of track, weight lifting and power lifting, former Dallas Cowboys receiver Butch Johnson told me. Robert L Ward Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert L Ward (Dallas, Texas), who passed away on March 5, 2020 at the age of 73. Bob and Lynda then headed to Stockholm, Sweden for a year where their first daughter Kristen was born. A true American, Bob Ward was born on Independence Day in 1933. Super Bowl V. Dallas Cowboys Bob Lilly in action vs Baltimore Colts Norm Bulaich . Partially raised in an orphanage, Bob developed an interest in strength training at age twelve when lifting weights in a physical education class. His interest in strength training began when he was twelve years old, when he began lifting weights during junior high physical education classes. He was 59. An American track and field athlete, he was a two-sport stand-out in college in both track and football at Florida A&M University. He was inducted in the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1976, but not the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. [1][16], Hayes was close to being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, but was denied the opportunity in the final round of decision making. Bob is related to Joe Ward and Caprice Christensen Ward as well as 3 additional people. Original Price NT$243.55 Players are Larry Cole (63 . From 1995-2001, he served as the Director of Sports Science and Nutrition for Mannatech International. He also held six World Records for Weight and Hammer throw, for ages 70 to 74. Hayes was the second player (after Franklin Clarke) in the history of the Dallas Cowboys franchise to surpass 1,000 yards (ground or air) in a single season, and he did that in his rookie year by finishing with 1,003 yards. 1. [7] Ward's Cowboy teams compiled a 124-72 record that included ten winning seasons and one Super Bowl. During this time, Ward was an active member of his community. [12], On July 17, 1975, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a third round draft choice (#73-Duke Fergerson).[13]. display: none; He was 78 years old. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Original Price NT$9,262.82 Hayes' world-class speed forced defenses, unable to cover him with the traditional man-to-man schemes of the day, to come up with many of the zone defenses that are common in today's game. "They traded me, so I had a chip on my shoulder, to show them they made a mistake," Ward said . Is Bob Hayes' 'Sister' Conning The Cowboys, The Hall Of Fame And The NFL? (40% off), Sale Price NT$41.51 [1], 70 yd: 6.9h WR 100 yd: 9.1h[a] (St. Louis, 1963) 100m: 9.9h[a] (Tokyo, 1964)200m: 20.5h (Coral Gables, 1963)220 yd: 20.6h (Coral Gables, 1963). Robert D. Ward (July 4, 1933 June 28, 2021) was an American football strength and conditioning coach in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. 1 yr. ago Never knew about him. Please enter valid email address to continue. (13% off), Sale Price NT$203.50 And while Bob Ward will never have a place in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, there are so many who do because of Bob Ward. In 1976, he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame. The Cowboys' legendary head coach, Tom Landry, praised Bob's ingenuity. Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thelma Ward and Willie Ward, Sr.; his wife, Gloria J. Ring of Honor: Bob Hayes. Hayes earned the title "World's Fastest Human" and redefined the way the National Football League plays pass defense, but many of his accomplishments were later tainted by drug and alcohol addiction that landed him in jail and were part of the reason he was never inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Original Price NT$400.33 Ward emphasized the importance of the ability to transfer the strength and power developed through training to the playing field. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Obituaries?Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! In both 1998 and 2004, he was named the World Champion in the Weight Pentathlon. Original Price NT$2,267.45 Robert Lee Hayes (December 20, 1942 - September 18, 2002), nicknamed " Bullet Bob ", was an Olympic gold medalist sprinter who then became an American football split end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys (for 11 seasons). One of the NFL's most successful and popular franchises, the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and eight conference championships. Original Price NT$434.94 This was done by subtracting 0.05 seconds from the automatic time and rounding to the nearest tenth of a second, making Hayes' time of 10.06 seconds convert to 10.0 seconds, despite the fact that the officials with stopwatches had measured Hayes' time to be 9.9 seconds,[8] and the average difference between manual and automatic times was typically 0.15 to 0.20 seconds. Ward; his siblings, Ernest Poole, Roy James Poole, Sadie Walker, Thelma Joyce of Washington and Janice Satchell; and his brother-in-law Robert Satchell. He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter. Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations To work with the Cowboys, he once brought in a legendary martial arts instructor Dan Inosanto, who previously trained with Bruce Lee and was even once coached in youth football by the man who helped found the sport, Amos Alonzo Stagg. They did not release the cause of death. [11][12][13], In addition, he began competing in Masters athletics track and field events, being named the USATF Masters World Champion in the Weight Pentathlon in 1998 and 2004. Ward, (81), of Appleton, WI, passed away on February 22, 2023, from complications from lung cancer. Jacksonville native Bob Hayes, the only man to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal, died late Wednesday night of heart failure at 11:15 . Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy.". He was 64 . Ward's impressive coaching career with Head Coach Tom Landry included ten winning seasons, a Super Bowl Championship in 1977, and a Pro Bowl win in 1983. In 2003, he was inducted into the Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame. Hayes has been credited by many with forcing the NFL to develop a zone defense and the bump and run to attempt to contain him.[10]. The Cowboys are known for their funny bones as much as their football skills. Bob Sturm covers the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. Ward just never made it into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, because NFL teams dont honor their strength coaches that way. Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has extensive experience covering Fort Worth-Dallas area sports for 20 years. He was the one to convince Landry that the team needed water breaks during practice. To this day[when? He served as the Director of Sports Science and Nutrition for Mannatech from 1995 to 2001. He also is tied for the world's second-fastest time in the 60-yard dash. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story" [10], After the NFL, he developed a Computer Graphic Player Analysis. Bobs humor and quick wit brought joy to anyone that encountered him. I never knew where Tom Landry found him, former Cowboys linebacker Thomas Hollywood Henderson told me for that book. Dallas, TX. Giants safety Julian Love (20) tackles Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) during the second quarter of the NFC Divisional playoff game between the teams on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 in Philadelphia. 120. The decision was marred by controversy, with many claiming that the Hall of Fame Senior Selection Committee had a bias against members of the Dallas Cowboys and other NFL teams. Bob Hayes is the only athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. His football coach Jake Gaither was not very high on giving Hayes time to train, which caused then president Lyndon B. Johnson to call him and insist he allow Hayes time off and to keep him healthy.[2]. His exceptional talent and play earned the "Blond Bomber" All-America honors in 1944 and 1945. (20% off), Sale Price NT$240.07 He served as a member of the United States Olympic Committee in Track and Field. The Cowboys started at their 20 with 32 seconds to go. The Dallas Cowboys will surely be in the market for wide receiver help, and a new option just hit the free agency market after the Tennessee Titans released Robert Woods on February 22.. Woods, a . Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. NT$230.76, NT$243.55 #inline-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Robert married Gloria J. Miller in 1974, and they created a home together with their four children here in Dallas, Texas, after relocating from Mississippi. When Wardwas 6, he and his three siblings stayed in what essentially amounted to an orphanage in Southern California. While at Whitworth, Ward was an All-American Football player. Hayes retired in 1976 and lived in Dallas, before moving back to Jacksonville in the mid-1990s where he lived with his parents in relative obscurity. With hard work and dedication, then owner, Clint Murchinson Jr, brought the Cowboys into the NFL. [5] Jocelyn Delecour, France's anchor leg runner, famously said to Paul Drayton before the relay final that, "You can't win, all you have is Bob Hayes." NT$203.50, NT$378.99 Robert attended A.J. Top 3 Results for Bob Ward in MO. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. #inline-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { He played college football at Whitworth College . Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The leader of OSU teams that went 8-1 with a Cotton Bowl victory in 1944 and a perfect 9-0 with a Sugar . Delivered by Hester in front of hundreds and a national cable television audience, the moment was described as " one of the most compelling and touching scenes the Hall of Fame has seen. (15% off), Sale Price NT$4,631.41 ROBERT WARD OBITUARY. Robert accepted Christ at an early age and grew as a member of St. John Missionary Baptist in Waco, Texas under Pastor H.K. He was the Director of Sports Sciences for AdvoCare from 2001 to 2007. Continuing the tradition of their father and grandfather, all are actively involved in athletics! He finished his 11-year career with 371 receptions for 7,414 yards and 71 touchdowns, giving him an impressive 20 yards per catch average (his yards per catch average remains a franchise record, while his touchdown reception record stood until 2017, when it was broken by Dez Bryant.) There is no photo or video of Robert L Ward.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Ward is also a former Dallas ISD principal who once led Madison High School. In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of his Alma Mater, Whitworth College. This 2022 Cowboys story has yet to be written. He also rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, gained 581 yards on 23 kickoff returns, and returned 104 punts for 1,158 yards and three touchdowns. Hayes wasn't even part of the Cowboys Ring of Honor until team owner Jerry Jones agreed in September 2001 to make him the 11th member. Hayes' relay split was a sensational 8.6. [18][19] Shortly after the announcement of the new 2004 Hall of Fame members, long-time Sports Illustrated writer Paul Zimmerman resigned from the Selection Committee in protest of the decision to leave Hayes out of the Hall. In addition to receiving, Hayes returned punts for the Cowboys and was the NFL's leading punt returner in 1968 with a 20.8 yards per return average and two touchdowns, including a 90 yarder against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Robert was a history teacher for over 15 years and was an employee at the Bald Knob Travel Center. Daylight saving time starts soon, Popular Fort Worth-area Tex-Mex, Southern restaurants sold to Californias El Torito, Lockheed Martin to interview hundreds of engineers at Fort Worth hiring event, March 4, Stay-at-home mom buys wrong lottery ticket but mistake pays off big time in Maryland, Dallas Cowboys dont like the franchise tag, but expect them to slap it on someone, Max Duggans OBrien award ensures his justified place in college football history. The first official times of 9.9 seconds were recorded at the "Night of Speed" in 1968. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. NT$553.20, NT$603.20 Coach Ward has one granddaughter and five grandsons. 'Bullet' Bob Hayes Dead At 59 September 19, 2002 / 12:43 PM / AP "Bullet" Bob Hayes, the Olympic gold medal sprinter and Dallas Cowboys receiver who was once deemed the fastest man alive,. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Monique Nicole Ward; three sons, Christopher D. Rollerson (Angela), Jason Ward (Michelle), and Thomas Miller; four grandchildren, Maya Rollerson, Christopher R. Rollerson, Remington Ward and Lincoln Ward; two brothers, Willie Ward, Jr. (Victoria), Milton Ray Ward (Adeaner); three sisters, Helen Degrate, Patricia Washington (Ben), Marilyn Hatter (Natha); two brothers-in-law, Jack Walker and Nathan Washington; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and close friends. As part of his duties, he helped design a physical fitness program for young boys called the "Devil Pups. [28], "Ex-Olympic star, Cowboy Hayes dies," AP, as reported by, Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 05:54, Professional Football Researchers Association, "US Olympic Hall of Fame to Induct New Members", "Time Bandits Maurice Greene is the latest holder of the grand and curious title World's Fastest Human", Bob Hayes Olympics Athletes 2008 Summer Olympics Beijing, China ESPN, "NFL players from historically black colleges", "Bob Hayes, Traded By Dallas To San Francisco", "Downfall of ex-Cowboy star Hayes: Last week they sprayed him for lice", Enshrinement Class of '09 senior candidates, "Late receiver Bob Hayes' sister reads thank-you letter to Hall of Fame", Letter purportedly from former Dallas Cowboy Hayes under more scrutiny. For their funny bones as much as their Football skills never knew where Tom Landry, praised Bob ingenuity. $ 4,631.41 robert Ward obituary of OSU teams that went 8-1 with a Sugar,. 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