George Hays (American football)
Coach George Hays 1977 | |||||||||
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | August 29, 1924 Glassport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 20, 2007 (aged 82) Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 211 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Glassport (Pennsylvania) | ||||||||
| College | St. Bonaventure | ||||||||
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George Hays (August 29, 1924 – April 20, 2007) was a defensive end in the National Football League.
Biography
Hays was born George William Hays in Glassport, Pennsylvania.[1] Hays was inducted into the Mon Valley Sports Hall of Fame on December 16, 1977, at the Big Ten Banquet.
Career
George Hays served in the US Army during World War II. He played football at the collegiate level at St. Bonaventure University. Then he spent three seasons (1950–1952) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, before playing his final season with the Green Bay Packers in 1953. He played as a defensive end for both teams.[2]
After his NFL career, he worked as a school teacher for the Elizabeth Forward School District. He also taught at Glassport High School, Monessen City School District, and Braddock High School. All four districts are located in southwestern Pennsylvania. He was also a football coach for the University of Dayton.
In 2001, Hays was given an Honorable Mention on the Steelers Depot's All-Undrafted team for the Defensive End position. [3]
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