Jim Hayes (American football)

Hayes had nine siblings. He played quarterback and fullback at T. J. Harris High School in Meridian, Mississippi. ==College career==

Hayes played college football for Jackson State. He was named to the Little All-America teams for his junior and senior seasons. ==Professional career==

Hayes signed with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) on January 9, 1963. He spent the season on the team's taxi squad. He played with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League in 1965. He re-signed with the Oilers on July 9, 1966. The Oilers released him on August 7, 1967, and he did not play football in 1967 due to an infection. and CFL All-Star second-team after the season. Hayes re-signed with the Capitols for the 1969 season on May 6, 1969. The Capitols won the CFL championship in 1969. Hayes joined the Columbus Bucks of the Midwest Football League (MFL) in 1971, and won the championship with the team that season. He was also the defensive line coach for the Bucks. The Bucks became the Columbus Barons for the 1973 season and Hayes was again a member of the team. ==Notes==