About Austin Hayes
Lived 1958 – 1986 (aged 28). Austin Hayes was an Irish association football player.
International career He made his solitary appearance for Republic of Ireland in a 2–0 victory over Denmark at Lansdowne Road on 2 May 1979.
Death In December 1986, Hayes died at the age of 28 from lung cancer after contracting pneumonia, just three weeks after the illness was diagnosed. Earlier that year he had spent a short time playing in Sweden and had recently returned to England when he became ill.
Honours Southampton League Cup runners-up: 1978–79
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Austin Hayes?
Footballer (1958–1986)
When was Austin Hayes born?
Austin Hayes was born on 15 July 1958 in Hammersmith.
When did Austin Hayes die?
Austin Hayes died on 3 December 1986 in London.
What was Austin Hayes's occupation?
Austin Hayes was an association football player.
What nationality was Austin Hayes?
Austin Hayes was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Austin Hayes. https://biography.guide/austin-hayes/
MLA: "Austin Hayes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/austin-hayes/.
Chicago: "Austin Hayes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/austin-hayes/.
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