Bob Hayes, dead at 59.

The only athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring has died. Bob Hayes was once referred to as the "fastest human alive," but preferred to be called a football player instead of a sprinter.

His battles with drugs and alcohol, and a stint in prison have kept him out of the Football Hall of Fame, which left him feeling like an outsider. He has been inducted into the Track and Field Hall of Fame. Jerry Jones inducted him into the Cowboys Ring of Fame last year.

Hayes won the gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meters with a time of 10.05 seconds. In the 400 meter relay he was clocked during his split at 8.6 seconds, with a running start. Many people consider that leg of the relay as the most explosive sprint they had ever seen.

Hayes died of Kidney failure, but has battled liver trouble and prostate cancer during his tumultuous life.

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