Abner Haynes

Abner Haynes was born on September 19, 1937, in Denton, Texas. An exciting running back and return specialist who still owns nine franchise records, including most points in a game (30), most touchdowns in a game (five), highest career average gain rushing (4.84), most rushing touchdowns in season (13) and game (four), most combined yards in a career (8,442) and season (2,100). He led club in rushing four times: 1960-62 and 1964. Selected as the AFL's first Player of the Year in 1960 when he was the league's first rushing champion with 875 yards. He became the first player in franchise history to rush for 1,000 yards, getting 1,049 during the 1962 AFL title season. Named All-AFL from 1960-62, in 1965 he was traded to the Denver Broncos, where he spent two seasons. He also played with New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Originally a first-round pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1960. He wore jersey number 28 and was a college standout at North Texas.