Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes dies at 86 as Super Bowl champions pay tribute to ‘man of courage and leadership’

Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes has died at the age of 86, the team announced Thursday.

The halfback played with the franchise from 1960 to 1964 as an original member of the Dallas Texans (before they were renamed the Chiefs), and became the AFL‘s first Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year in 1960.

Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the Chiefs, said in a statement: “My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes.”

He continued, “Abner was a man of courage and leadership from a young age. He remained involved in the community even after his playing days were over, and his legacy extends far beyond the field. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Guadalupe and his entire family during this difficult time.”

Haynes’ total net yards of 8,473 are sixth in Chiefs history.

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