George Hays (American football)

George Hays (August 29, 1924 – April 20, 2007) was a defensive end in the National Football League.

Biography

Hays was born George William Hays in Glassport, Pennsylvania. Hays was inducted into the Mon Valley Sports Hall of Fame on December 16, 1977, at the Big Ten Banquet.

Career

George Hays served in the US Army during World War II. He played football at the collegiate level at St. Bonaventure University. Then he spent three seasons (1950–1952) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, before playing his final season with the Green Bay Packers in 1953. He played as a defensive end for both teams.

After his NFL career, he worked as a school teacher for the Elizabeth Forward School District. He also taught at Glassport High School, Monessen City School District, and Braddock High School. All four districts are located in southwestern Pennsylvania. He was also a football coach for the University of Dayton.

See also

List of Pittsburgh Steelers players

List of Green Bay Packers players

References

1924 births

2007 deaths

People from Glassport, Pennsylvania

Players of American football from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Steelers players

Green Bay Packers players

American football defensive ends

High school football coaches in Pennsylvania

Dayton Flyers football coaches

United States Army soldiers

United States Army personnel of World War II

St. Bonaventure Brown Indians football players