Happy Birthday Abner Hayes, North Texas State & AFL veteran. In 1956, Haynes & teammate Leon King were the 1st African-Americans to play CFB in Texas. AFL Rookie of the Year, AFL Champion 1962. @MeanGreenFB #GMG @ClintKPoppe @SethLittrell @brettvito #CollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/Xb4jYUG9K5

— History of College Football (@HistColFootball) September 19, 2022