American · Santa Cruz, California · Born 1 July 1953American NFL cornerback who played 14 seasons, earning 9 Pro Bowl selections and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
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.
Revolutionary cornerback play, exceptional speed, and lockdown coverage ability
How They Played
Explosive speed, excellent man coverage, aggressive run support, and exceptional ball skills
Lasting Impact
Transformed the cornerback position and is considered one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history
Career Honours
- Super Bowl XVIII
- Pro Bowl 9x
- Hall of Fame 1997
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 1976
- First-team All-Pro 6x
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 1976–1982 | 90 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1983–1989 | 87 |
American Athletes