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Remembering Abner Haynes’ impact on pro football, America in the 1960s

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In a few weeks, the Denver Broncos are going to select a rookie running back as it is one of the biggest needs of the offense. Whether it’s the first round or last round is anyone’s guess, so we’ll leave it at that.

But we are going to talk about one of history’s best pro running backs, who was briefly a Bronco.

Abner Haynes.

Happy 8u20e35u20e3th Birthday, no. 2u20e38u20e3 Abner Haynes! Haynes was a Denver Bronco RB and returner in 1965 and 1966. Haynes was one of the best players in AFL history.