Hlay decided against trying out with the Giants in 1955. By that time he had become a restaurateur and bar-owner, and an National Football League career in that era would have meant a reduction in pay.
Hlay chose not to pursue a trial with the Giants in 1955. At that point, he had transitioned into being a restaurateur and bar-owner, and entering the National Football League at that time would have resulted in a decrease in pay.