Byron Haines
American football player (1914–2008)
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Byron Dalton Haines (November 30, 1914 – March 9, 2008) was an American professional football halfback who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played college football at the University of Washington and was selected in the seventh round of the 1937 NFL draft.[1]
PositionRunning back
BornNovember 30, 1914
Bend, Oregon, U.S.
Bend, Oregon, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 2008 (aged 93)
Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 30, 1914 Bend, Oregon, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | March 9, 2008 (aged 93) Bellevue, Washington, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Bend | ||||||||||
| College | Washington (1933-1936) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1937: 7th round, 65th overall pick | ||||||||||
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College
Haines was a three-year letterman at halfback while at Washington from 1934 to 1936, concluding with 1937 Rose Bowl. Following his Washington career, Byron played in the Chicago Tribune All-Star Game.[2]
