Survivors include his sons, Matthew. In 2004, he was named to the Professional Football Researchers Association Hall of Very Good in the association's second HOVG class [15], On September 18, 2002, Hayes died in his hometown Jacksonville of kidney failure, after battling prostate cancer and liver ailments. (30% off), Sale Price NT$390.06 He was 78 years old. The Dallas Cowboys should not let Jaylon Smith wear Tony Romos No. 9 | Opinion, Dallas Cowboys are on their way to becoming this centurys Chicago Cubs | Opinion, Support my work with a digital subscription, Texas Rodney Terry has the Longhorns in a wonderfully great, and terrible, position, Rare animal dashes across road, then returns with precious cargo, Texas photos show, Get ready to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. I'm not losing any sleep, but I do pay attention every year at this time.". On October 23, he was waived after not playing up to expectations, in order to make room for wide receiver Terry Beasley.[14]. } Bob Ward (American football, born 1933) 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. James Robert Ward Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 10, 2023 we had to say goodbye to James Robert Ward of Russellville, Ohio. Original Price NT$128.40 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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 9am - 4pm (Central Time), CSCCa He was revolutionary. Jun 05, 2018 at 09:41 PM. Working with the Cowboys for 13 years, Ward did extensive research on predicting success in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys selected Hayes in the seventh round (88th overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft with a future draft pick, which allowed the team to draft him before his college eligibility was over, taking a chance that the Olympic sprinter with unrefined football skills could excel as a wide receiver. The funeral service was July 13 at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas. Everyone associated with those Cowboys teams from that era owes him a thank you. NT$4,631.41, NT$9,262.82 Hayes served 10 months in federal prison after an April 1979 guilty plea to delivering narcotics to an undercover police officer. A natural athlete, Ward excelled in sports as a young man's quarterback at Burbank High School and as a star member of the track team. One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was 'Bullet' Bob Hayes. He remained with the team until Jimmy fired him after that 1-15 season in 1989. Although fully automatic timing was used in Tokyo, the times were given the appearance of manual timing. They were college sweethearts and celebrated their 70th wedding . Wilson pitched to CeeDee Lamb on a hook-and-ladder play for 20 yards, and Dalton Schultz gained 9 yards before getting out of bounds with 14 . As far as I am concerned, Bob Ward revolutionized training for football.. He and his buddies enjoyed building model train displays and sharing them with young children and other train enthusiasts. A former decathlete, Ward is one of four men who are credited with revolutionizing the throwing mechanics of the discus and shot put. The 1958 Gilbert High Panthers finished 120, winning the Florida High School Athletic Association black school state championship with a 147 victory over Dillard High School of Fort Lauderdale before more than 11,000 spectators. 120. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid Coach Ward has received many honors for his pioneering work in the Strength and Conditioning field. Hayes was enshrined in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2001 and was selected for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January 2009. Bob and his wife Adie had been holding hands for 75 years and married for 70 years. Partially raised in an orphanage, Bob developed an interest in strength training at age twelve when lifting weights in a physical education class. 25 Feb/23. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Its 40 years old, it originated with Bob Ward.. He has written about the team for over two decades while also hosting talk shows for 96.7 The Ticket in DFW and can be heard on "The Hardline . He was selected to represent the United States in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Robert Ward was born on October 8, 1946 to Willie Ward, Sr. and Thelma Ward in Waco, Texas. However, they were able to pick up three players from . Robert passed away peacefully at home in New Providence, NJ on January 5, 2022, with his wife and family by his side. Bob Sturm covers the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. What Tom Landry was to coaching, Gil Brandt was to scouting, Tex Schramm was to marketing, Dr. Bob Ward was to strength and conditioning. Ward would try anybody to work with the Cowboys. He holds an impressive six World Records for Weight and Hammer Throw, for ages 70-74. (10% off), Sale Price NT$141.02 Ward barely knew his dad, who was out of his life from a young age. }, First published on September 19, 2002 / 12:43 PM. display: block; Ward died on June 28. "I feel like an outcast like I've been left out and forgotten throughout the nation," Hayes said in 1999. In this episode, Frank and Andy talk with the legendary Bob Ward. (20% off), Sale Price NT$240.07 5. Original Price NT$9,262.82 (15% off), Sale Price NT$300.32 Sign up for service and obituary updates. In July 2014, after years of battling illness, he died from the effects of heart disease. NT$553.20, NT$603.20 In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of his Alma Mater, Whitworth College. Over his 13-plus years with the. [11] In 1966 Hayes caught six passes for 195 yards against the New York Giants at the Cotton Bowl. The bet paid off, due to his amazing feats in cleats. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. (20% off), Sale Price NT$80.13 The Cowboys announced Neely's death on Wednesday. 111 West Anderson Lane In football, he played quarterback. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Its full text read: You know I am not sure I am going to be around if I get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame so you must read this for me, I am not sure, I guess I am feeling sorry for myself at this time but you must remember everything I want you to do and say. Write your message of sympathy today. He was inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. [3] This was followed by a second gold medal in the 4100 meter relay, which also produced a new World Record (39.06 seconds). He helped Dallas win five Eastern Conference titles, two NFC titles, played in two Super Bowls, and was instrumental in Dallas' first-ever Super Bowl victory after the 1971 season, making Hayes the only person to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. The CrossFit craze that you see today? You must be a currently active, certified IIMAIA instructor to attend the instructor camps. Original Price NT$603.20 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. NT$300.32, NT$334.61 (10% off), Sale Price NT$82.49 $9.8 billion. He spent four years developing a Computer Graphic Player Analysis. "Bullet" Bob Hayes, the Olympic gold medal sprinter and Dallas Cowboys receiver who was once deemed the fastest man alive, has died. Of the many Texas Rangers to leave, this is the guy they still cant seem to replace, SMU to the Pac-12 makes sense for SMU, but this is a complicated issue for the league, Luka Doncic is real about Mavs: Youre not going to win championships only by offense. Coach Ward currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Joyce. 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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Original Price NT$334.61 [21] On Saturday, January 31, 2009, he was selected as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2009.[10]. current new bedford obituaries current new bedford obituaries (No Ratings Yet) . In addition, the USATF Masters named him the "Field Athlete of the Year," in 2002. display: none; The Cowboys started at their 20 with 32 seconds to go. info@cscca.org, Monday-Friday Research Research - 2022 Challenges and innovations in the economic evaluation of the risks of climate change Research article The funeral service was July 13 at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. After graduating from high school, Ward attended Whitworth College, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Top Dems push Fox News to stop promoting "propaganda" about 2020 election, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Pandemic-era food benefits end for millions of Americans as costs rise, Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect, CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat", Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid. Players are Larry Cole (63 . New Orleans, LA 1/16/1972 CREDIT: Walter Iooss, Jr. Dallas Cowboys Bob Lilly in action vs New York Giants Y.A. $2.8 billion. March 5, 2020 Ward charted everything the players did in the weight room, and in training, all on computers. Ahead of the Cowboys and 49ers' clash, Ward is calling out Dallas for a "terrible trade.". 9:29 PM on Jul 22, 2014 CDT. In 2003, he was inducted into the Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame. Advertisement He also was the Fullerton College head track and field coach. Original Price NT$378.99 Juana Maria Cozbey. 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]. He finished an 11-year NFL career with 71 touchdown catches, a 20-yard average per catch, and three trips to the Pro Bowl. From 1995-2001, he served as the Director of Sports Science and Nutrition for Mannatech International. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Don Cochren, who spent nearly 30 years with the Cowboys organization, was around for all five Super Bowl wins in some capacity, mostly as the head athletic trainer. In Wards second season with the Cowboys, they defeated Denver in Super Bowl XII. } Also during his rookie year, he led the team with 46 receptions and set franchise records for total touchdowns (13) and total receiving touchdowns (12). Dallas Cowboys, American professional gridiron football team based in Dallas that plays in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL). He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him 'Bullet.'. The prison term ended at about the same time he became eligible for the Hall, apparently dooming his chances. He was 88 and is survived by his wife, Joyce, their two daughters, their grandchildren and loved. He served as the Director of Sports Science and Nutrition for Mannatech from 1995 to 2001. He spent 11 years in that role, helping his teams win three straight conference championships and a state championship. 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Dallas Cowboys fans will always remember Robert Newhouse for his massive tree-trunk size legs and his fearless style and willingness to run over much bigger defenders. He graduated with a degree in physical education in 1955. He recently summarized the most important thing he learned in life, The gift in life is not to be loved, the gift is to have someone to love., In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Fox Valley Memory Project, (https://www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org/), Express your condolences with flowers sent to Robert's memorial service, Share your thoughts and memories of Robert, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Robert, Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Home. But I knew exactly why they hired him. display: none; Rodney Terry should be Big 12 coach of the year, and its hard to see Texas naming him the full time head coach. In 1959, Ward returned to California and began his renowned coaching career. 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. When Dallas won the Super Bowl after the 1971 season, Hayes became the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. December 6, 2021 (80 years old) View obituary. 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. Ward is one of the bigger reasons why the Cowboys of the 70s became Americas Team, and there is a good chance you never knew it. NT$209.94, NT$233.98 A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He also is tied for the world's second-fastest time in the 60-yard dash. (50% off), Sale Price NT$240.71 He once held the world record for the 70-yard dash (with a time of 6.9 seconds). A true American, Bob Ward was born on Independence Day in 1933. He earned master's degree at the University of Washington in 1959.[2]. During his 13 years with the Cowboys, Ward completed extensive research with his athletes on predicting success in the NFL and designed the Pro Train Computer Program, as well as invaluable equipment for training athletes. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. 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. The guy they wanted was Tom Tellez, but he had accepted a job to be the track and field coach at the University of Houston, where he became one of the most decorated people in his field. He attended Burbank High School where he was all-league in football and track. To this day[when? All rights reserved. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Obituaries?Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! Yes! The first official times of 9.9 seconds were recorded at the "Night of Speed" in 1968. Drayton was able to reply afterwards, "That's all we need." His. They finally settled in Appleton, WI where Bob enjoyed a long career as a mechanical engineer at Thilmany and Appleton Papers. After an emotional statement in court Sarah Ward looks straight at her father, Bob Ward, foreground, seated with defense lawyers. He was 88 and is survived by his wife, Joyce, their two daughters, their grandchildren and loved ones. Bob Ward (communications director) Original Price NT$107.70 Wards father was a veteran of World War I, who was exposed to the mustard gas that was used in Western Europe. He also was the first person to break six seconds in the 60-yard dash with his indoor world record of 5.9 seconds. He never lost a race in the 100-yard or 100-meter competitions,[citation needed] but mainstream schools of the area still did not invite him to their sanctioned meets. He was a. Bob and Lynda then headed to Stockholm, Sweden for a year where their first daughter Kristen was born. The next to surpass Hayes at a low altitude Olympics was Carl Lewis in 1984 when he won in 9.99, some 20 years later (though Hasely Crawford equaled the time in 1976).[7]. CSCCa is not affiliated in any way with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or any of its programs, certifications, etc. Hayes' first two seasons were most successful, during which he led the NFL both times in receiving touchdowns with 12 and 13 touchdowns, respectively. Hall of Honor Class of 1996. He hired a yoga instructor before yoga was a thing. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. "There's a lot of pain in my heart because what I accomplished was second to none. NT$82.49, NT$128.40 Original Price NT$49.06 Robert Darryl Ward, son of Albert and Lovera Ward, was born on July 4, 1933, in Huntingdon Park, California. We hope you enjoyed our funny jokes and one liners about the Dallas Cowboys, football, playoffs. After graduating from UW-Madison with a master degree in engineering, he accepted a job at Motorola in Schaumburg, IL. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 1 yr. ago Never knew about him. 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