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American Football Biography

Mike Haynes

“Mike H/Haynes”

American · Santa Cruz, California · Born 1 January 1953

Cornerback
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goals
157
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One of the finest cover corners in NFL history — Super Bowl champion with the Raiders.

Michael James Haynes was born in Santa Cruz, California in 1953. The Patriots selected him fifth overall in 1976. He won nine Pro Bowls. He was traded to the Los Angeles Raiders in 1983 and immediately contributed to his Super Bowl XVIII championship. His combination of length, press coverage and ball skills made him one of the elite cornerbacks of the 1970s and 1980s. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.

Best Known For

Super Bowl XVIII

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Super Bowl XVIII
  • Pro Bowl 9x
  • Hall of Fame 1997
Career Journey

Timeline

1953 👶 Born in Santa Cruz, California
1989 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ New England Patriots
🏟️ Los Angeles Raiders
🏆 Super Bowl XVIII
🏆 Pro Bowl 9x
🏆 Hall of Fame 1997
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Career Timeline — Mike Haynes
1953
Born in Santa Cruz, California
1989
Retired from professional sport
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New England Patriots
New England Patriots
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Los Angeles Raiders
Los Angeles Raiders
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Super Bowl XVIII
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Pro Bowl 9x
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Hall of Fame 1997