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Birth Name: Robert Lee Hayes
Date of Birth: December 20, 1942
Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Date of Death: September 18, 2002
Place of Death: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Ethnicity: African-American
Bob Hayes, nicknamed “Bullet Bob,” was an American professional football player and sprinter. A wide receiver, he played for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).
Bob was the son of Mary Elizabeth and Joseph Ernest Hayes.
Bob’s paternal grandfather was named John Wilson.
Bob’s paternal grandmother was named Lena Mae Smith.
Bob’s maternal grandfather was named Millidge Green.
Bob’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Hickson (the daughter of Cyrus Wesley Hickson and Laura Hickson).
Sources: Genealogy of Bob Hayes – https://www.findagrave.com