Career
As an international, Hayes also played for Ireland. Hayes was 21 when he made his one and only appearance for Ireland on April 24, 1949 in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium at Dalymount Park. His team mates on the day included Johnny Carey, Con Martin, Billy Walsh, Jackie O"Driscoll and Paddy Coad.
Although a goalkeeper he was only 5 ft 9 inches tall.
Another William Hayes also played for Ireland during the 1940s.