Abner Haynes

Rushing yards	4,630
Rushing average	4.5
Rushing touchdowns	46
Receptions	287
Receiving yards	3,535
Receiving touchdowns	20
Return yards	3,900
Return touchdowns	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Abner Haynes
	Haynes displayed on a 1960 card
No. 28
Positions	Halfback; Return specialist;
Personal information
Born	September 19, 1937; Denton, Texas, U.S.
Died	July 18, 2024 (aged 86); Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Lincoln (Dallas, Texas)
College	North Texas State (1957–1959)
NFL draft	1960: 5th round, 55th overall pick
AFL draft	1960
Career history
	Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1960–1964); Denver Broncos (1965–1966); Miami Dolphins (1967); New York Jets (1967);
Awards and highlights
	AFL champion (1962); AFL Most Valuable Player (1960); AFL Comeback Player of the Year (1964); AFL Rookie of the Year (1960); 3× First-team All-AFL (1960–1962); Second-team All-AFL (1964); 4× AFL All-Star (1960–1962, 1964); 3× AFL rushing touchdowns leader (1960–1962); AFL rushing yards leader (1960); AFL kickoff return yards leader (1965); AFL All-Time Team; 2× First-team All-MVC (1958, 1959); Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame; Kansas City Chiefs No. 28 retired; North Texas Mean Green No. 28 retired; AFL records Most career rushing touchdowns: 46;
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards
Rushing yards	4,630
Rushing average	4.5
Rushing touchdowns	46
Receptions	287
Receiving yards	3,535
Receiving touchdowns	20
Return yards	3,900
Return touchdowns	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Abner Haynes (September 19, 1937 – July 18, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and return specialist in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the North Texas State Eagles and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 1960 AFL draft. He was also chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1960 NFL draft. Chosen by the Raiders in the draft but signing with the Dallas Texans, Haynes excelled in the AFL, scoring 46 rushing touchdowns in eight seasons while winning league MVP honors in 1960. His 46 rushing touchdowns was the most by a player in AFL history.