[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1200]
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  HONORING ELVIN HAYES ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE 
                        BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 2013

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Mr. Elvin Hayes, ``The Big E'', on his induction into the National 
Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame and numerous accomplishments as a 
professional athlete. Mr. Hayes, a fellow University of Houston Cougar, 
is today considered one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
  In 1966, Elvin Hayes, along with Don Chaney, became the first African 
American basketball players for the University of Houston. During his 
sophomore year, Hayes led the Cougars to victory in the ``Game of the 
Century''; an upset win, played in the Houston Astrodome, against the 
UCLA Bruins. While at U of H, Hayes was a 2-time NCAA First Team All-
American, leading the Cougars to back-to-back NCAA Final Four 
appearances. In 1968, Hayes was the UPI, Sporting News, and the 
Associated Press' College Player of the Year. To this day, Elvin Hayes 
holds the University of Houston's single-game, single-season, and 
career records in scoring and rebounding.
  With his early departure from college, Mr. Hayes was the first 
overall pick in the 1968 NBA Draft by the San Diego Rockets, who later 
became the Houston Rockets. During his illustrious NBA career Mr. Hayes 
played 1,303 games over 16 seasons accruing a number of 
accomplishments: 12 NBA All Star (1969-1980), NBA Scoring Champion 
(1969), and finally NBA Champion (1978). He is 8th all time in NBA 
scoring and 4th all time in NBA rebounding.
  After his retirement from the NBA, Mr. Hayes returned to the 
University of Houston to finish up his Bachelors degree, an example for 
all athletes who are called into professional sports before graduating. 
In 2010, Mr. Hayes again returned to the University of Houston where he 
now serves as an analyst for radio broadcasts of the Cougars' games.
  It is with great pleasure that I recognize Mr. Elvin Hayes, for his 
service to the city of Houston, and I congratulate him on his induction 
into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

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