We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.

Today – number 9

Bob Hayes

Born: December 20, 1942. Jacksonville, Florida Position: Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys: 1965-1974 Awards: Super Bowl champion- VI All-Pro- 1966, 1967, 1968 Pro Bowl- 1965, 1966, 1967 NFL receiving touchdowns leader- 1965, 1966

Bob Hayes played wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1965 to 1974, revolutionizing the position with his Olympic-caliber speed. Nicknamed “Bullet Bob,” Hayes won a gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1964 Olympics before joining the NFL, where his unma

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