John William Hayes (April 27, 1910 – November 16, 1988) was an American Negro league catcher from 1934 to 1951.

A native of Independence, Missouri, Hayes served in the US Army during World War II.

[1] He was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1947 and 1951.

[2] Hayes died in Auburn Park, Illinois in 1988 at age 78.

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