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	Elvin Hayes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Elvin Ernest Hayes (born November 17, 1945 in Rayville, Louisiana) is considered as one of the all-time great collegiate and professional basketball players.
		Hayes and Don Chaney were University of Houston's first African American Basketball players in 1966.
		Hayes was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team during the 1996-1997 NBA season and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elvin_Hayes (445 words)

	NBA History: Elvin Hayes
		Hayes was immensely popular with fans, who appreciated his dominating style of play as well as his persona off the court.
		Hayes was so clumsy, however, that he evoked laughter with his awkward attempts at shooting and dribbling.
		Hayes saw basketball as a free ride out of the poverty of Rayville, so he leaped at the University of Houston's invitation to become one of the school's first African-American athletes.
	www.nba.com /history/hayes_bio.html (2236 words)

	ESPN Classic - NBA All-Star Profile: Elvin Hayes
		Elvin Hayes was one of the most sought after high school recruits.
		Hayes began his NBA career with the San Diego Rockets, but his most memorable moments came as a Baltimore/Washington Bullet.
		Hayes was the first overall pick in the 1968 draft.
	espn.go.com /classic/s/NBA_All_Star_Profile_Elvin_Hayes.html (246 words)

	San Diego Hall of Champions - Elvin Hayes
		Elvin Hayes had stormed onto the national basketball scene while at the University of Houston.
		In his first season as a pro, Hayes helped lead the Rockets to a 37-45 record in 1968-69 and a spot in the playoffs; it was a 22-victory improvement over the previous year.
		Elvin Hayes played 16 years in the National Basketball Association and retired as one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
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	1968: The Game of the Century (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hayes was only a 60 percent free-throw shooter, but he had the chance of a lifetime to win the first ever game on national television in the first game in the Astrodome with two free throws upcoming.
		Hayes and Alcindor (who later changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) went on to Hall of Fame careers in the NBA and were both named to the NBA's All-Time 50 Greatest.
		Hayes was drafted first overall in the 1968 NBA draft by the San Diego Rockets.
	www.stp.uh.edu /vol63/149/Sports1/14961598/14961598.html (773 words)

	Hire Elvin Hayes for Motivational Speaking Engagements, Autograph Signings and Corporate Events
		In his college career, Hayes scored 2,884 points (31.0 ppg) and collected 1,602 rebounds (17.2) and was named the 1968 College Player of the Year...
		Hayes began his NBA career in 1968 as the first overall pick in the draft by the San Diego Rockets.
		As a rookie, his debut was scintillating: Hayes scored 28.4 ppg, led the NBA in scoring and was named to the All-Rookie Team.
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	NBA Greatest Players - All Time greatest NBA Basketball Players
		Hayes outplayed Alcindor (although many argue that Alcindor was sufferiing from an eye injury), knocking down 39 points to Alcindor's 15 and grabbing 15 rebounds to Alcindor's 12.
		Hayes pumped in 21.4 ppg and put together a career year on the boards, averaging a league-best 18.1 rebounds.
		In 1979-80, Hayes scored 23.0 ppg, but the Bullets finished third in their division and were blown out in the first round of the playoffs.
	www.hollywoodsportsbook.com /nbagreats/nbagreatest_ehayes.cfm (2321 words)

	University of Houston Cougars - Official Athletic Site College Sports
		Hayes put the University of Houston into the national spotlight on January 20, 1968, when he scored 39 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to lead Houston to one of college basketball's greatest upsets, a 71-69 victory over top-ranked UCLA.
		Hayes decided the difference in the final 30 seconds when he scored two free throws to give Houston a 71-69 victory.
		Hayes finished the game with 39 points and 15 rebounds as he led the Cougars to one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history.
	uhcougars.collegesports.com /extras/local/bbcougar.html (1567 words)

	Memphis Mojo - Real News, Reviews and Views on Memphis Entertainment
		Hayes went on to become the College Player of the Year for 1968 and was the number one pick in the NBA draft, being chosen by the then-San Diego Rockets.
		Hayes went on to play 16 seasons in the NBA, averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds in 1303 games and when he retired after the 1983 season he was the 3rd leading scorer in NBA history, also ranking third in games and minutes played.
		Elvin Hayes, Houston Cougar and Houston Rocket, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
	www.memphismojo.com /detail.php?id=667 (703 words)

	Sports 2000 Moments - Hayes plays taps for Lew-CLA win streak
		The Bruins were forced to play catch-up all evening, tying the score several times in the second half, but never going ahead, to the howling delight of a crowd of 52,693.
		Hayes pumped in 39 points, 29 of them in a brilliant first half.
		But Hayes threw in a whirling jump shot and Don Chaney, Houston's versatile 6-6 guard, added added a set shot and the Cougars were up by four with 1:53 remaining on the clock.
	tsn.sportingnews.com /archives/sports2000/moments/145338.html (1077 words)

	San Diego Conquistadors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although they were to draft University of Houston prodigy Elvin Hayes, who would later become a huge star for the Washington Bullets, the Rockets failed to garner wins or significant support in San Diego.
		Real estate broker Wayne Duddleston and banker Billy Goldberg bought the franchise for $5.6 million and brought the team to Houston, bringing Hayes home to his adoring UH fans.
		In 1978, the NBA's Buffalo Braves arrived in San Diego and became the Clippers; in 1984, they moved to Los Angeles to attempt to compete with the already-established Lakers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Diego_Conquistadors (630 words)

	San Diego Rockets (1967-1971)
		Hayes would have an immediate impact on the Rockets, winning the league's scoring title with 28.4 ppg as the Rockets more then doubled their win total finishing in 4th place with a record of 37-45, making it into the playoffs.
		Despite another stellar season from Elvin Hayes who finishes 3rd in scorning with 27.5 ppg the Rockets falter and finish in last place with a disappointing record of 27-55, which was also the worst record in the entire league.
		With rookie guard Calvin Murphy feeding Elvin Hayes who finishes 3rd in scoring again with 28.7 ppg, while adding 15.8 ppg himself, the Rockets improve to 40-42 finishing in 3rd place in the newly established Pacific Division.
	www.sportsecyclopedia.com /nba/sdrock/sdrockets.html (593 words)

	eBay - topps elvin hayes, Cards, Sports Mem, Cards Fan Shop items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		1969-70 Topps Basketball #75 Elvin Hayes Rookie EXMT
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	In '68, Ohio St. was Hosket's: 3/24/99
		Houston and Elvin Hayes had outdueled coach John Wooden's Lew Alcindor-led Bruins earlier in the season before 52,693 fans at the Astrodome.
		Elvin Hayes scored 39 points and had 15 rebounds and outdueled UCLA's Lew Alcindor.
		Hayes was back in form with 34 points and 16 rebounds, but still ended his college career on a down note.
	www.s-t.com /daily/03-99/03-24-99/d05sp331.htm (819 words)

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		Hayes later played seven seasons with the Rockets and nine with the Bullets.
		He was All-NBA three times (1975, 1977, 1979), appeared in 12 consecutive All-Star games and was named to the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
		Hayes was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
	www.tshof.org /Bios/tshof/hj/hayese.htm (156 words)

	University of Houston - Collegium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hayes yearned to join his sister at Wisconsin, but his wardrobe didn’t.
		Hayes was fouled with twenty-eight seconds on the clock and clinched the game with two free throws.
		Hayes gave up five inches to UCLA’s center, but that’d be the only thing he’d surrender on that night.
	www.uh.edu /collegium/print/fall03/pages/glory.html (1057 words)

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		Lost in the middle of cotton country in the Louisiana delta at the mid-century, Bunnatine Hayes and her siblings clung to such self-confidence like a life raft.
		Their parents, Chris and Savannah Hayes, were uneducated and numbingly poor, stuck in a world run by richer, more powerful whites.
		Her kid brother, Elvin -- Elvin Hayes -- grew up to score 27,000 points in the National Basketball Association, lead the Washington Bullets to their 1978 title and be named, at the end of the century, as one of the best 50 athletes to ever play the game.
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	Elvin Content Based Messaging. \| Elvin. Welcome To Elvin! Welcome To Elvin! Elvin Is A Network Communi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Elvin is a network communications product with a difference; rather than messages being directed from one component to another, Elvin messages are routed to one or.
		The Elvin protocol specifications are in the form of an IETF Internet-Draft.
		The technology, known as Elvin, is the focus of the latest spin-off venture from the Brisbane told ABC Science Online that Elvin mediates information exchange between producers and.
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	View Answer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Rockets' first ever #1 pick in the NBA Draft was Elvin Hayes in the 1968 NBA Draft.
		He also averaged 17.1 rebounds per game that season and was second in the voting for the Rookie of the Year Award (Wes Unseld came in first).
		If you need additional information on Elvin Hayes or the Rockets email me at dave@rocketsonline.com.
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	1968 Houston-UCLA "Game of the Century"
		Elvin Hayes, who led the UH Cougars to victory over UCLA in the Game of the Century and later played professionally for the Houston Rockets, is serving as an assistant coach for the rookie team.
		In conjunction with his appearance back in Houston, Hayes was the subject of an article in today's Houston Chronicle.
		He had broken some of Elvin Hayes' freshman records and was considered a great prospect.
	gameofthecentury.blogspot.com (2531 words)

	Basketball coaching, basketball crossover videos, basketball drills, basketball shooting - Elvin Hayes Greatest Sports ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		An unstoppable turn-around jump shot and tenacious rebounding made "The Big E" Elvin Hayes a basketball legend.
		His dominant college career made him the first pick in the 1968 NBA draft where he played 16 seasons with twelve straight All-Star appearances.
		Michael Jordan explores Elvin's memories and experiences in an exclusive, in-depth interview while they review highlights of this great athletes days on the hardwood.
	www.basketballvideosusa.com /inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=1282 (173 words)

	CNNSI.com - NBA Basketball - Say It Ain't So: Houston Rockets - Thursday August 02, 2001 03:20 PM
		Other moves that will forever haunt Rockets faithful include the trades of Elvin Hayes and Moses Malone, the blockbuster deal that brought Charles Barkley to town, the Clyde Drexler Saga and, if you close your eyes and use your imagination to its fullest, the two missed opportunities to acquire Michael Jordan.
		Beating Alcindor and UCLA was one of Elvin Hayes' defining moments.
		Like Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes was a star at the University of Houston, where he led an upset of top-ranked UCLA at the Astrodome and took the Cougars to consecutive Final Fours.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /basketball/nba/news/2001/08/02/sayitaintso_rockets (3528 words)

	HoustonChronicle.com - Photo gallery
		Thirty-eight Houston sports legends will be on hand at the opening ceremonies for Super Bowl XXXVIII: A Houston Salute, Jan. 26 at Reliant Arena.
		Elvin Hayes, forward, University of Houston, 1964-68; Rockets, 1968-72, 1981-84.
		The “Big E” led UH to a win over UCLA in 1968 at the Astrodome, then had two stints with the NBA Rockets.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/special/04/superbowl/heroes/gallery/photo12.html (119 words)

	Phi Slama Jama part of Lewis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Back with Elvin Hayes and that bunch, they were really dunkers, too.
		GL: My gosh, Elvin was 6-9 and could outrun anybody on my team forward or backwards and outjump them all.
		But I'm sure Elvin Hayes had a lot more shots blocked.
	www.ndaadunk.com /phi_slam_jama/phi_slama_jama_part_of_lewis.htm (1667 words)

	Streetball.co.uk Message Boards -> Okafor sets new double-double record (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Below is a list of active NBA players who recorded nine or more consecutive double-doubles in their rookie season.
		The last rookie to have more consecutive double-doubles than Okafor was 12-time NBA All-Star Elvin Hayes, who registered 60 straight from Oct. 30, 1968 to Feb. 22, 1969.
		The record is the most consecutive double-doubles by an active player; Elvin Hayes isn't playing now.
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	Elvin Hayes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hayes, Elvin - Hayes, Elvin basketball Birthplace: Rayville, La. Born: 11/17/45 Information Please® Database,...
		Players of the Year - Elvin Hayes, Houston UPI, USBWA, AP Lew Alcindor, UCLA Helms Information Please® Database,...
		Consensus All-America - (By position, in alphabetical order) First Team Lew Alcindor, UCLA Elvin Hayes, Houston Pete...
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	Houston Rockets Tickets, Toyota Center Seating Chart Houston Texas; (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Rockets won the coin toss versus the Baltimore Bullets, earning them the number one pick in the NBA Draft, selecting Elvin "the Big E" Hayes from the University of Houston.
		Hayes led the team to the franchise's first ever playoff appearance in 1969.
		The Rockets began playing at the Astrodome and AstroHall, both in Houston, the HemisFair Arena, in San Antonio, the Hofheinz Pavilion, on the University of Houston campus, and at Waco.
	www.houstonrockettickets.com (225 words)

	Elvin Hayes Statistics - Basketball-Reference.com
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		Elvin Ernest Hayes (The Big E) Position: F-C
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