Lester Craig Hayes was born on January 22, 1955, in Houston, Texas. Thinking back on why I came to A&M, it was Coach Bellard. After 76 revenge at the rock game, Lester picked me up coming off the field after the game and carried me into the locker room! What a great Aggie! Lester "The Judge" Hayes is a 2 time Super Bowl Champion, 1980 Defensive Player of the Year and a 5 time Pro Bowl Defensive Back but is not in the Hall of Fame. "Another stickum for you," says the equipment man as he hands the phone to the Raiders' left cornerback . The phone rings in the locker room at the Oakland Raiders' practice facility. We crushed men based on our stamina, on our strength, our training, and mostly on our great technique. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office Why every Californian needs an air quality monitor, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). I love Mr. Davis. He was selected NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. Watch as Raiders legends Lester Hayes and Mike Haynes reunite at Raiders HQ and reflect on their time in the Silver and Black. I had tears coming down my face. It wasn't until age 44 that he underwent the first of three operations to relieve the problem. I was taught to show folks love. I was a super stud and I knew it. Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson discusses the 2023 NFL Draft and needs for the Silver and Black. I've done this all over the world. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. "I remember waking up nights and gasping for air. Is this who we now are? That was the first day of training camp. "I sounded like a second version of - what was his name - Cousin Itt from The Addams Family," he said in a 2003 interview. He was so Happy! In the six seasons that Hayes played following the banning of Stickum, he had 14 total interceptions, compared to his 25 that he had in his first four seasons. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. "Lord, that touches my heart. Wide receiver Davante Adams laterals to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for eye-catching TD for the AFC in the 2023 Pro Bowl. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The cornerback spent his entire 10-year career with the Raiders and won two Super Bowls with the team. We crushed them even worse in 1976 in Austin. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? January 22 Football Player #10. As a cornerback with size and speed, Hayes got to know many NFL wide receivers. In that time, he won two Lombard trophies, went to five Pro Bowls, and in 1980, set an NFL modern-era record with 13 interceptions which had him named. Lester Hayes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. What made him and Hall-of-Fame corner Mike Haynes dueling A sides for the Oakland/Los Angeles. You got to have a smart coach, five blocking beasts up front and a great team.". I get chills thinking about it.". Hayes had a league-leading 13 interceptions in the regular season one off Night Train Lane 's mark and another five in Oakland's four playoff games. I made sure if a football touched my anatomy, the chances of me dropping it were minimal. [6] His best performance was probably in Super Bowl XVIII. He loved God strong on Sunday. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "Lester was a colorful guy and I think teams wanted to put him in his place, " Sumner said. That's why I broke out. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . In the 1960s, with Black athletes facing rampant prejudice and the perception that they were incapable of playing quarterback, Jimmy Raye follows Coach Duffy Daugherty's "Underground Railroad" to Michigan State. - Photo by DALE BUTLER/Courier photo "I begged Al Davis, `Please don't put me at cornerback.' A black Mercedes sits in the driveway, the only outward sign of material success. He had only one tackle, but that was because he so effectively covered Charlie Brown and Art Monk that Joe Theismann hardly threw to the left side of the field. But the prostate problems prevented Hayes from returning to the pawn shop to claim the ring, and it eventually sold for more than $18, 000 in an online auction. "It was tremendous stuff. Raiders host Sibley Scoles talks with actors Mark Wahlberg and Jo Koy, a community leader using football to help the youth, plus Josh Jacobs opens up about his electric season and fashion on this episode of Raiders: Talk of the Nation. They are widely reckoned as being the prototypes for a generation of speedy and physical cornerbacks.[8]. This man was showing me love and it hooked me. Gig 'em, Lester the Molester, "A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. I had to get one.". (Before that, the seasons and playoffs were so much shorter that nobody really had a chance to pick off 18 passes.) 68 Year Old Aquarius #30. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. But stickum, Hayes says, was not the only thing that carried him through a decade in the NFL that included five Pro Bowl appearances and a slot on the league's all-1980s team. Coach Thomas was coaching me up mentally and physically for 60 days in June and July. Two-time Super Bowl champ Lester Hayes signs autographs in Ceres, Former Raiders cornerback raises money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, CV grad Hidalgo earns all-state football honors at Merced JC, Wilson releases Bates first customized softball glove. He had a modern-day record/league-leading 13 interceptions. "Stickum helped stop touchdowns, but it wasn't just stickum. time constraints on social media interaction, return on time investment. 2023 by the Las Vegas Raiders. [13] He was a finalist four times (2001-2004) and a semi-finalist six times (2005-2010). Quarterback Jarrett Stidham drops the ball in the bucket to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for an 11-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chiefs. The NFL is a business league. The spotlight of the four Raiders candidates is lit on Lester "The Judge" Hayes. Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders discusses the Silver and Black, Las Vegas and the evolution of football on the red carpet at the NFL Honors in Phoenix. If he said something, I loved and trusted him, so it must be done because it was business. Get to know Raiderette Jennifer as she enters her third season as a Raiderette. Thinking back to my Texas A&M days, it sounded like 250,000 Aggie fanswere there. "He sent me to the Yoda of bump-and-run (veteran Raiders cornerback turned coach Willie Brown), and every day we worked on technique. All rights reserved. He's still here six years later, dating a "nice Christian lady," Wanda Scott, and studying the Bible for three hours each day. Super Bowl XV & XVIII champion, 5x Pro Bowler, 1980 All-Pro, 1980 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. Joe Biden had some stumbles in his pre-Super Bowl interview with Lester Holt, segments of which aired Thursday: He came off as defensive at times, especially in discussing . Thirty years after the Super Bowl came to his hometown during his senior year at Wheatley High School, Hayes is a finalist for election Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ", Hayes has visited, he said, five continents and 30 states in support of the Children's Miracle Network but still returns home to Houston on occasions. The head coach was Coach Bellard. Like King, NBC's Lester Holt made a similar trip to anchor "Nightly News" from McAllen, Texas, on Monday. I was taught team all my life. I did not know God. He was selected NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. He moved again in the pros, this time to cornerback, again over his tearful objections to Raiders coach John Madden. I love his playbook and his staff. I knew someone who was an upperclassman on the team when Lester arrived. I live in Northern California. Hayes was commonly referred to as "the Judge" and also as "Lester the Molester" because of his bump and run coverage. His 1980 season was one for the books. But I didn't whine or complain. "GMFB" discusses which QBs to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Willie Brown was my great coach in the NFL who coached me up. Born: Australia, Tokyo, and Canada. Watch wide receiver Davante Adams' top plays from his first season in the Silver and Black. "I'm still a Raider fan. Jacopetti also took home a signed football. My foundation is great technique and staying low. Ex-Raiders CB Lester Hayes raves about Gareon Conley's 'turbo' speed Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans. Curtis Dickey ran all over hogs that day! Raiders legend and Fox Sports analyst Howie Long discusses the Silver and Black. It's Lester Hayes.". Watch the recap of the NFL's 2023 Flag Football Championship during the 2023 Pro Bowl in Las Vegas. I played bump-and-run. It was 'Can you go left?' Yainer Diaz becomes first Astros hitter to violate new MLB rules. These gaudy numbers raise one question: Why did teams keep throwing at him? And this year because it's broadcasting the Super Bowl matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the LA Rams, NBC's got him. Sports enterprise reporter Ron Kroichick has worked at The San Francisco Chronicle since 1995, when he came from The Sacramento Bee. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Find out more. In 1980, though, Hayes practically bathed in the stuff. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But he sends seven, and my heart starts to pound back there.". Two time Super Bowl winning cornerback as a member of the Raiders organization who also garnered five Pro Bowl selections and the 1980 NFL Defensive Player of the Year honor. Cornerback Amik Robertson discusses his performance against the 49ers, building confidence, the rematch against the Chiefs and more. He was half of the feared Hayes/Haynes duo that helped the Raiders win their third Super Bowl. U.S. public has turned against Ukraine war intervention, Ceres needs safer bike lanes, more animal control, Angel Richardson's Christmas Parade | Studio209, CIF D-4AA State Championship: Escalon vs Northwood | The Blitz Season 10, CIF D5-AA Regional Championship: Hughson vs Ripon Christian | The Blitz Season 10. Coach Thomas turned me into a second-team All-American safety. He loved us and he made us feel it. Kun napsautat Hyvksy kaikki, hyvksyt sen, ett Yahoo ja kumppanimme ksittelevt henkiltietojasi ja nyttvt evsteiden kaltaisten tekniikoiden avulla sinulle rtlity mainontaa ja sislt sek hydyntvt nit tekniikoita mainosten ja sislln mittaamisessa, kohderyhmtiedoissa ja tuotekehityksess. Do you have a sports website? a nice, very humble guy. He said Lester had a stutter and was afraid of his own shadow. The most important factor in a strong playbook is having seven blocking beasts. He was smiling at me. Lester Hayes Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family . The use of Stickum was banned by the NFL after the 1980 season. I love this guy and loved that interview. You're going to play cornerback." A second-round pick starting the 38th game of his career in his . Most of his signings I can't make because I got work. Chronicle photo by Kurt Rogers, Lester Hayes' hands still sport two Super Bowl rings - but no stickum. He told me, "Lester, you're playing safety." Watch as the Raiders participate in the 41st annual Martin Luther King Jr. In between signing autographs and posing for pictures at the Ceres Walmart Supercenter today, Raiders' legendary cornerback Lester Hayes declared which NFL team he would root for during Super Bowl 57. Forty-plus-year-old Takhar made the four-and-a-half drive from Santa Clarita to get two posters and one football signed. Biden has not granted the right-leaning network an interview during his presidency, CNN noted. The decision . 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