[5] His brother Harry was also a notable footballer for Rosario Central,[5] remaining nowadays as the all-time top scorer of the club.

He had brief tenures on Gimnasia y Esgrima de Santa Fe and Tiro Federal before returning to Rosario Central, where he would retire in 1927.

[9] Hayes is credited with 134 goals in 167 games for Rosario Central,[5] ranking second among the all-time top scorers, after his brother Harry.

[9] Hayes earned 11 caps for the Argentina national team between 1915 and 1918, scoring four goals, and winning five friendly titles.

In 1917 Hayes was banned from playing in national competitions after punching a referee in a Copa de Honor MCBA match v Racing.