NT$4,631.41, NT$9,262.82 He also anchored the U.S. 400-meter relay team that won in a world-record 39.06 seconds. One of the first athletic trainers in Cowboys history passed away at the age of 90 this week. A loyal Cowboys fan, he died peacefully with his daughter by his side, knowing full well that Dez, did, in fact, catch the ball. Jim Hines officially broke 10 seconds at the high altitude of Mexico City, Mexico in 1968 (and on a synthetic track) with a wind-legal 9.95 which stood as the world record for almost 15 years. There is no photo or video of Robert L Ward.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. In Wards second season with the Cowboys, they defeated Denver in Super Bowl XII. He played college football at Whitworth College. [4], In the spring of 1975, he was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as their new conditioning coach, replacing Alvin Roy, who left the organization to join Hank Stram's coaching staff with the New Orleans Saints. Bob Fenimore excelled on the offensive side of the ball, the defensive side of the ball, and in special teams play. Robert Lee Ward was born October 19, 1927, in Teaneck, NJ. The 1958 Gilbert High Panthers finished 120, winning the Florida High School Athletic Association black school state championship with a 147 victory over Dillard High School of Fort Lauderdale before more than 11,000 spectators. He was predeceased by : his father James L. Ward. He was the AAU 100-yard dash champion three years running, from 19621964, and in 1964 was the NCAA champion in the 200-meter dash. Robert D. Ward was an American football strength and conditioning coach in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. "They traded me, so I had a chip on my shoulder, to show them they made a mistake," Ward said . The funeral service was July 13 at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas. He died of kidney failure at Shands Hospital late Wednesday, daughter Westine Lodge said. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story" (50% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Jacksonville native Bob Hayes, the only man to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal, died late Wednesday night of heart failure at 11:15 .   Taiwan   |   English (US)   |   NT$ (TWD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Yes! Bifold Order of Service Obituary Template Brochure Cowboy Divinity - 2 Sizes Included. In his rookie season, Hayes had 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading the NFL with an average of 21.8 yards per catch. And while Bob Ward will never have a place in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, there are so many who do because of Bob Ward. Dallas, TX ROBERT CARROLL OBITUARY CARROLL, Robert Robert "Bob" William Carroll, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 28, 2023. However, they were able to pick up three players from . The next day Lucille Hester, who claimed to be Hayes's sister,[22] released a letter she said he had drafted three years before he died, on October 29, 1999, in case he did not live to see his induction. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Later in his career, as defenses improved playing zone and the bump and run was refined, Hayes' value was as a decoy rather than a deep threat. [9] He was also selected by the Denver Broncos in the 14th round (105th overall) of the 1964 AFL Draft, with a future selection. A certified pilot, Simmons enjoys watching the NFL's Dallas Cowboys with team owner and fellow Dallas resident Jerry Jones. (30% off), Sale Price NT$390.06 Original Price NT$603.20 Robert D. Ward (July 4, 1933 June 28, 2021) was an American football strength and conditioning coach in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also competed in track, in the events of Shot put, Discus throw, Pole Vault and Javelin throw. Bob Ward is perhaps best remembered for his position as head strength and conditioning coach of \"America's Team\"the Dallas Cowboysa position he held for 13 years. ROBERT WARD OBITUARY. "Bullet" Bob Hayes, the Olympic gold medal sprinter and Dallas Cowboys receiver who was once deemed the fastest man alive, has died. Hayes' world-class speed forced defenses, unable to cover him with the traditional man-to-man schemes of the day, to come up with many of the zone defenses that are common in today's game. Delivered by Hester in front of hundreds and a national cable television audience, the moment was described as " one of the most compelling and touching scenes the Hall of Fame has seen. In this episode, Frank and Andy talk with the legendary Bob Ward. March 5, 2020 This unique method of determining the official time therefore denied Hayes the record of being the first to officially record 9.9 seconds for the 100 meters. He helped Dallas win five Eastern Conference titles, two NFC titles, played in two Super Bowls, and was instrumental in Dallas' first-ever Super Bowl victory after the 1971 season, making Hayes the only person to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. #inline-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-92924ccc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Following his military service, Robert embarked on a long and successful career as a computer engineer. This is where he met his lovely wife, Lynda. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Two. He once stated, "Bob's done a great job of developing machines and strength/striking devices that are going to be able to transpose right over into offensive line technique.". By Teneshia L. Wright Times-Union staff writer. NT$240.07, NT$322.44 Later, in the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Redskins match-up, Hayes caught nine passes for 246 yards (a franchise record until Miles Austin broke it with a 250-yard performance on October 11, 2009, against the Kansas City Chiefs). Coach Ward has received many honors for his pioneering work in the Strength and Conditioning field. In addition, from 2001-2007, he was the Director of Sports Sciences for Advocare. Dallas Head coach Tom Landry is carried off the field after the Cowboys beat the Denver Broncos by a score of 27-10 at Super Bowl XII in New Orleans, La., Jan. 15, 1978. He also coached rugby for three years, winning the Southern California Championship. (15% off), Sale Price NT$103.11 He was revolutionary. (15% off), Sale Price NT$326.61 He was 64. [12], On July 17, 1975, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a third round draft choice (#73-Duke Fergerson).[13]. Bob and his wife Adie had been holding hands for 75 years and married for 70 years. Hayes has been credited by many with forcing the NFL to develop a zone defense and the bump and run to attempt to contain him.[10]. ", Always eager to learn better ways of training himself and others, Ward returned to school once again in 1971 to Indiana University and received his Doctorate. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. In 1975 with the San Francisco 49ers, Hayes teamed up with Gene Washington in the starting lineup. Ward just never made it into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, because NFL teams dont honor their strength coaches that way. [1], He accepted a football scholarship from Whitworth College. [3] This was followed by a second gold medal in the 4100 meter relay, which also produced a new World Record (39.06 seconds). What is past is merely prologue . He was known for implementing a system of computer-driven analytics (ProTrain Computer Program), which enabled coaches to break down actual athletic movements rather than rely on statistics.[5]. Perkins missed the Cowboys' inaugural season in 1960 because of a broken foot. They married on March 21, 1970. 5. After heading back to the states, he and his wife welcomed their second daughter Lesley in PA. Wilson pitched to CeeDee Lamb on a hook-and-ladder play for 20 yards, and Dalton Schultz gained 9 yards before getting out of bounds with 14 . Its 40 years old, it originated with Bob Ward.. Hayes also caught 5 passes for 145 yards in that game, including an 86-yard touchdown catch. Rodney Terry should be Big 12 coach of the year, and its hard to see Texas naming him the full time head coach. Hayes is also infamous for two events, both involving the NFL championship games in 1966 and 1967, both against the Packers. A natural athlete, Ward excelled in sports as a young man's quarterback at Burbank High School and as a star member of the track team. Roger Staubach, Hayes' Dallas Cowboy teammate, along with Hayes' son Bob Hayes Jr., unveiled the bust, which was sculpted by Scott Myers. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. [6] In 1989, he was let go from the team and replaced with Mike Woicik, with the arrival of new head coach Jimmy Johnson. Bob Ward (communications director) Hayes wore No. NT$41.51, NT$49.06 Despite the bitter ending, the greater takeaway is how Ward achieved so much despite coming from so little. Bob continued enjoying his love for math by tutoring young students in local schools, including his granddaughter! Hayes' first two seasons were most successful, during which he led the NFL both times in receiving touchdowns with 12 and 13 touchdowns, respectively. The guy they wanted was Tom Tellez, but he had accepted a job to be the track and field coach at the University of Houston, where he became one of the most decorated people in his field. The decision was marred by controversy, with many claiming that the Hall of Fame Senior Selection Committee had a bias against members of the Dallas Cowboys and other NFL teams. Contents 1 Early years NT$553.20, NT$603.20 Daylight saving time starts soon, Popular Fort Worth-area Tex-Mex, Southern restaurants sold to Californias El Torito, Lockheed Martin to interview hundreds of engineers at Fort Worth hiring event, March 4, Stay-at-home mom buys wrong lottery ticket but mistake pays off big time in Maryland, Dallas Cowboys dont like the franchise tag, but expect them to slap it on someone, Max Duggans OBrien award ensures his justified place in college football history. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Hayes was enshrined in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2001 and was selected for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January 2009. Select this result to view Bob Landis Ward's phone number, address, and more. What he brought to the NFL was a combination of track, weight lifting and power lifting, former Dallas Cowboys receiver Butch Johnson told me. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. (801) 375-9400 Don Perkins, a six-time Pro Bowl running back with the Cowboys in the 1960s, died at 84. Everyone associated with those Cowboys teams from that era owes him a thank you. He also was the Fullerton College head track and field coach. In 2004, he was named to the Professional Football Researchers Association Hall of Very Good in the association's second HOVG class [15], On September 18, 2002, Hayes died in his hometown Jacksonville of kidney failure, after battling prostate cancer and liver ailments. He taught at Evergreen High School before returning to school at the University of Washington to obtain a Master's Degree in Physical Education. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. The Cowboys are known for their funny bones as much as their football skills. "[23] Shortly after, it was discovered that the supposedly signed letter was printed in the Calibri font, which was not released to the public until five years after Hayes' death. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. He also rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, gained 581 yards on 23 kickoff returns, and returned 104 punts for 1,158 yards and three touchdowns. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! In July 2014, after years of battling illness, he died from the effects of heart disease. Also during his rookie year, he led the team with 46 receptions and set franchise records for total touchdowns (13) and total receiving touchdowns (12). So much of what you see today in terms of weight lifting and emphasizing performance through extensive data, Ward was doing in the mid 70s. As far as I am concerned, Bob Ward revolutionized training for football.. Since retiring from the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, Ward has remained an active member of the Strength and Conditioning Community. They have also lived in Powderly, TX and Creston, IA. Jan 9, 2023. [17] Others believe Hayes' legal and drug use issues marred his chances. Coach Ward currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Joyce. He spent four years developing a Computer Graphic Player Analysis. [9] In 1971, he received his Doctorate in Physical Education from Indiana University. In 2008, he was inducted into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame.[14]. They did not release the cause of death. While at Whitworth, Ward was an All-American Football player. [4], His come-from-behind win for the US team in the relay was one of the most memorable Olympic moments. The funeral service was July 13 at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas. NT$82.49, NT$128.40 Robert passed away peacefully at home in New Providence, NJ on January 5, 2022, with his wife and family by his side. Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Obituaries?Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! $9.8 billion. In the 1967 NFL championship, the "Ice Bowl" played on New Year's Eve, 1967, Hayes was alleged to have inadvertently disclosed whether the upcoming play was a pass or run because on running plays he kept his hands inside his pants to keep them warm and the Green Bay defense knew they didn't need to cover him. Dallas, TX. Coach Ward recognized and emphasized the importance of the ability to transfer the strength and power developed through training onto the playing field. 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