[4], Hayes was converted to cornerback after being chosen by the Raiders in the fifth round of the 1977 draft. Can you make a person feel the love? All rights reserved. ", The secret to health and longevity, he said: "Stay out of nightclubs.". (Complete Story). "I sounded like a second version of - what was his name - Cousin Itt from The Addams Family," he said in a 2003 interview. His first words were, 'Can you go left?' I could catch a football behind my back on one knee. Find out more. "He showed me old video tapes of him (Hayes) playing.". 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. I give back to kids who are sick and don't have food because there's a lot of them. The decision . He planned to stay six months. If Mr. Davis said to pack our gear and sell your home to move to Los Angeles, you gotta do it! Watch as tight end Darren Waller shakes his defender and catches a 24-yard pass from quarterback Jarrett Stidham during the second quarter against the Chiefs. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. For more information. I can still hear the PA announcer calling out his name. He saw something in me that I couldn't see.". I got a phone call at seven in the morning. Hayes, the former Houston Wheatley and Texas A&M standout, freely admits stickum played a role in his legend. Ive been doing this for 17 years. a nice, very humble guy. He had a modern-day record/league-leading 13 interceptions. Hanging in my locker in HS was a photo clipped from SI with Lester lighting up a receiver, toes up with the ball flying loose. Losing to Arkansas in 1975 was a fluky game. This is a carousel. Wide receiver DJ Turner discusses Bills safety Damar Hamlin. That was an all-timer! The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Charlie Sumner, Oakland's defensive coordinator in '80, left Hayes all alone on his side of the field, which helps explain the temptation for opposing quarterbacks. He moved again in the pros, this time to cornerback, again over his tearful objections to Raiders coach John Madden. Go Eagles!". His playbook is strong. At any rate, he has another ring now, a sparkling reminder of his football triumphs. PoY 37 SUMMARY Career G 149 AV 91 Int 39 Yds 572 TD 4 Lester Hayes Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 1977 1978 1979 "These hands were clubs and claws. 80s nightclubs birmingham; police firing 600 shots excessive; role model singer girlfriend Super Bowl XVIII Jan. 22, 1984 . Coach Thomas dissected film for us. I teach them and coach them up mentally. I felt the love! In between signing autographs and posing for pictures on Feb. 10, Hayes declared which NFL team he would be rooting for during Super Bowl 57. Lester Craig Hayes (born January 22, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). January 22,1955 All proceeds raised during Hayes' 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. meet-and-greet sessions at the Walmart Supercenter on Monday and Feb. 9-11 will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I just want to win. WillieBrown was the father of cornerbacks. Photo dated Oct. 1983. The fact that this man is not in the NFL Hall of Fame is a GD travesty!!! "I sounded like a second version of -- what was his name -- Cousin Itt from The Addams Family," Hayes said, launching into an impersonation of that character's high-pitched, incomprehensible chatter. I've done this all over the world. Not only did Hayes stutter, he was wired on the handfuls of decongestants he took each day to deal with the pain caused by chronic sinus problems. He intercepted 13 passes in '80, one short of the all-time record held by Dick "Night Train" Lane. Harp Takhar, Josh Jacopetti and Christopher Sneed were all smiles after meeting Hayes on Friday. I'm from the old school. I played lineman at E.O. It's a Fred Flintstone thumb. He loved us and made us feel it. Go on the field with wide receiver Davante Adams as he was mic'd up during the 2023 Pro Bowl NFC vs. AFC Flag Football game at Allegiant Stadium. I trust Coach Fisher. That's what I want to do is pass Bama. Hayes also had four interceptions nullified by penalties; he picked off five more in the playoffs. But I didn't whine or complain. Curtis Dickey ran all over hogs that day! Happy birthday to CB Lester Hayes, January 22, 1955. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a 22-yard laser to wide receiver Davante Adams during the second quarter against the Chiefs. That's what I remember of Kyle Field. Wide receiver Davante Adams gets his second TD of the day from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the second flag football game of the 2023 Pro Bowl. Lester Hayes was half of the finest cornerback tandem in NFL history, but he was never the B side. Hayes was a five-time Pro Bowl selection from 1980 to 1984. Sneed, 38, added Hayes' autograph to his Raiders' sports memorabilia collection. [13] He was a finalist four times (2001-2004) and a semi-finalist six times (2005-2010). Thank you, Jesus, for Coach Thomas because he coached me up and taught me how to backpedal! I turned into a newborn baby! We had a great coaching staff at A&M. It was go, go, go! Lester Hayes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Hayes totaled seven interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, and two sacks as the Silver and Black won all seven of their playoff games those two years. Hayes played his entire 10-year career with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. The conversation. "It planted a seed in me that I had to work on every day at practice. The short version: Hayes took out a loan on the ring to pay for emergency dental work in Reno. He told me, "Lester, you're playing safety." 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. "Another stickum for you," says the equipment man as he hands the phone to the Raiders' left cornerback . I'm a champion, a Super Bowl champion twice. I knew someone who was an upperclassman on the team when Lester arrived. You have to stay low. The operations, one a year from 1999 through 2001, cleared his breathing passages. Head Coach Josh McDaniels discusses the direction for the Silver and Black from the 2023 NFL Combine. I was taught to show folks love. [11] Fred Biletnikoff and Jerry Rice each stated their usage of Stickum and made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame while Hayes has not. He still stutters, the remnants of a speech problem he's battled most of his life. If you don't remember Lester Hayes for his in-your-face style of bump-and-run pass coverage, or for the layers of stickum he slathered over his hands and uniform en route to 37 career interceptions in 10 years with the Raiders, you remember him for the way he talked. He was named first-team All-Pro once (1980) and second-team All-Pro five times (1979, 1981-1984). I was crying because I had to stay here. That's what's important. Find out more. 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. "I'm still a Raider fan. When asked how current Kansas City star quarterback/two-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes would have done if he played during his era, Hayes said: "It's not all about Patrick. Dude was and still is just ridiculously entertaining both on and off the field. I've got a great group of boys age 14 and 15 andI teachthem on technique. Hear from Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs as he makes his way through the red carpet at the NFL Honors in Phoenix. He has two Super Bowl rings for the Raiders' victories in Super Bowls XV over the Eagles and XVIII over the Redskins. And you bombard the passer. More than 30 years after he left the game, the love of football still flows in paragraph-sized chunks from Hayes, who lives in Modesto, Calif., and coaches a youth league team while also doing charitable work for St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis and the Children's Miracle Network. You have to focus on your technique and game plan.". We crushed men based on our stamina, on our strength, our training, and mostly on our great technique. Keep it going dude. Michael James Haynes (born July 1, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders.He used his speed, physicality, quickness and range to become both a premier cornerback and an outstanding punt returner.Haynes was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000 . NFL HOV..GIVE IT TO HIM.SO DESERVING. All proceeds raised during Lester Hayes' meet-and-greet signing sessions at the Ceres Walmart Supercenter will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I did not know God. I'm a linebacker. I don't care about stats. I was a pancaker! He was named first-team All-Pro once (1980) and second-team All-Pro five times (1979, 1981-1984). Texas A&M He added five more interceptions in Oakland's three playoff games as they advanced to a victory in Super Bowl XV, A big Star Wars fan, during pregame interviews for Super Bowl XVIII he declared himself the "only true Jedi" in the NFL. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 76 (509th overall since 1960). 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Can't thank Lester Hayes enough for coming on and bringing the HEAT today on the show. He came three times and I washooked! 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Astros GM provides update on Yordan Alvarez's hand injury, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. I watched him at Florida State. Lester Hayes, Oakland Raiders. Hayes elevated his level of play during the Raiders' 1980 Super-Bowl Championship season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. I had to get one.". He coached us up. Head Coach Josh McDaniels discusses quarterback Jarrett Stidham's performance against the 49ers, wide receiver Davante Adams, preparing for the Week 18 rematch against the Chiefs and more. Head Coach Josh McDaniels on evaluating quarterbacks, building depth, the 2023 Combine, safety Tre'von Moehrig and more. Then, upon meeting Lester Hayes, his sporting past springs to life. My first Aggie game was in Rice Stadium in '75. "I'm loyal. I said, `Mr. Davis, I'm a safety. He will make you drive down Highway 6 following the game and you'll be gleaming and smiling because Texas A&M will crush teams. Haynes has long since been in the Hall of Fame. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Once, against San Diego, a pass stuck to his helmet long enough for Hayes to grab it. Most of his signings I can't make because I got work. In 2021, Kroichick earned an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award for his feature on Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee conquering cancer. Biden has not granted the right-leaning network an interview during his presidency, CNN noted. inHouston,TX, College: Lester Hayes played 149 games over his career. It paid off because I was patient. He was selected NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. He shall be successful. A diamond-studded bracelet adorns his right wrist, spelling out "Judge," his nickname as a player. I thanked God. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. I couldn't play safety in college! Javascript is required for the selection of a player. I believe that Coach Fisherwill pass Bama. Hayes was named to the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team. The play will haunt him for the rest of his career. Hayes had 13 in 1980, when he was the NFL's defensive player of the year for the Super Bowl XV champions. stayed with me," Hayes said. "My Bible had more dust on it than the deserts of the Sahara," Hayes, 45, said. It's an action situation by giving back.". Or write about sports? Wide receiver Davante Adams laterals to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill for eye-catching TD for the AFC in the 2023 Pro Bowl. We could never get tired. These gaudy numbers raise one question: Why did teams keep throwing at him? I was a super stud and I knew it. That was the first day of training camp. [6] His best performance was probably in Super Bowl XVIII. That was the foundation on Saturdays with Pat Thomas and was my foundation on Sundays with Willie Brown. Willie Brown taught me the technique every day. I had tears coming down my face. 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