- Photo by DALE BUTLER/Courier photo He was half of the feared Hayes/Haynes duo that helped the Raiders win their third Super Bowl. ): 76 (509th overall since 1960) High School: Phillis Wheatley Draft: Oakland Raiders in the 5th round (126th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. The official Super Bowl LVIII football made the trip from the Valley to Allegiant Stadium as the countdown is on for the big game in Las Vegas. During his junior and senior years he settled in as a safety and became an All-American for his play at safety. He was known as one of the greatest shutdown cornerbacks in NFL history. It was the strangest game. Watch the Raiders' 10 best plays from the 2022 NFL season. The fascinating thing was that Coach Bellard came three times to meet me. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Watch as Raiders 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, punter AJ Cole surprises Special Olympic athlete, Sandra, with tickets to Super Bowl LVII. We had a great coaching staff at A&M. A native of Tyler, he is a graduate of John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. There were a lot of 3rd and 8 as well as 3rd and 9 in our defense. He owes much of his success to the psychological power of stickum and the contrary nature of Raiders boss Al Davis. Now the voice is deeper and resonant, thanks to voice therapy classes at Howard College, a series of sinus operations that cleared his breathing problems, and a lesson that has served him well in retirement: Slow down. "Lord, that touches my heart. I'm helping out sick babies out hereand helping out homeless people. "It planted a seed in me that I had to work on every day at practice. However, he was named to the Pro Bowl and selected as a second-team All-Pro four times after 1980. Of course, he has a lot to talk about. He had one catch, and I slipped on that play.". If Mr. Davis said to pack our gear and sell your home to move to Los Angeles, you gotta do it! I was a defensive lineman. The best defensive player in the NFL in 1980 now lives in a modest, one-story house in this sleepy Central Valley town. Lester Hayes was born on January 22, 1955. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 76 (509th overall since 1960). 2023 by the Las Vegas Raiders. Lester Hayes played 149 games over his career. Dude was and still is just ridiculously entertaining both on and off the field. Tietosuojakytnnstmme ja evstekytnnstmme voit lukea listietoa siit, miten kytmme tietojasi. In 1983, when the Raiders won their third Super Bowl, he and Mike Haynes--"the best cornerback of all time," Hayes. We had some studs on defense at A&M. February 10, 2022 2:10pm NBC News NBC News released the first clip from Lester Holt 's Super Bowl sit-down with Joe Biden, in which the president said he's done a "deep dive" on "about four". We got a pad and a pen. He was also known for using Stickum before it was banned in 1981 by a rule bearing his name. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. People were thinking, "He can't play safety. He intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter-can't remember opponent- one game and returned it up the middle of the field carrying it up over his head like a loaf of bread. The daily thing with them was teaching technique, strength, and stamina. January 22 Football Player #10. I trained every day. The short version: Hayes took out a loan on the ring to pay for emergency dental work in Reno. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley finds wide receiver Davante Adams in the back of the end zone for a 2-point conversion for the AFC in the 2023 Pro Bowl. It paid off because I was patient. Great interview. I cried. Sneed, 38, added Hayes' autograph to his Raiders' sports memorabilia collection. Tied with Willie Brown as the all-time #Raiders interceptor. Keep it going dude. This is a carousel. But I met the Texas A&M head coach three times! 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. Trust me on this. 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. I've watched Coach Fisher. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 76 (509th overall since 1960). "I'm loyal. "But I would not back up. "He sent me to the Yoda of bump-and-run (veteran Raiders cornerback turned coach Willie Brown), and every day we worked on technique. [9], Hayes was introduced to Stickum, an adhesive substance used by players to improve their grip, in his 1977 rookie season by Hall of Fame wide receiver and fellow teammate Fred Biletnikoff. 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. He retired after the 1986 season with a total of 39 interceptions (including 4 defensive touchdowns), a Raider record shared with Hall of Famer Willie Brown. 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). The confirmation comes following a back-and-forth between the Biden administration and the right-wing news network. Personnel deployment is the most visible indicator of the importance television networks give to a story. Head Coach Josh McDaniels discusses the Raiders' Week 18 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. "Stickum helped stop touchdowns, but it wasn't just stickum. Sneed owns hundreds of Raider memorabilia pieces, including several dozen autographed jerseys. I felt the love. 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Go on the field with wide receiver Davante Adams as he was mic'd up during the season finale matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Hayes Now Leads the Quiet Life / Former scourge of the secondary has exchanged partying for religion, At his Modesto home, Lester Hayes wore his two Super Bowl rings. The waves and vibrations make your spine tingle. "That is not a spoken situation. Get to know Raiderette Monica D. as she enters her third season. Put stickum on Lester and he was like a hog in heaven.". His greatest moment might have come in Super Bowl XVIII, when he held Redskins receiver Art Monk to one catch in the Raiders' 38-9 victory. We spanked those Longhorns and those Aggie fans went crazy. His Biden interview was pegged to the Super Bowl, which NBC will televise on Sunday. Jeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong are talking Draft with former NFL scout and WCG's own, Greg Gabriel, to get his take on the league, the East-West Shrine Bowl, the Bears, and so much more. The use of Stickum was banned by the NFL after the 1980 season. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Get to know Raiderette Shayla as she enters her rookie season. In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, President Joe Biden discusses the growing number of states rolling back mask requirements, the tense standoff with Russia. He helped lead the Raiders to Super Bowl victories in 1980 and 1983. This much is certain: Hayes was never as effective without stickum. "It was tremendous stuff. Willie Brown taught me the technique every day. Teaming up with the Dairy Council of Nevada, kicker Daniel Carlson stepped into the Nacho Daddy kitchen and learned how to make "Raider Nachos" with a little bit of a kick. and having the father of bump-and-run in my corner.". (Before that, the seasons and playoffs were so much shorter that nobody really had a chance to pick off 18 passes.) It's a Fred Flintstone thumb. Hayes began life in middle school as an offensive lineman - the best in the city of Houston, he says, and he has a plaque to prove it. Lester Hayes shares his Aggie story, Super Bowl memories with Oakland. [12] Hayes would later state that alongside lingering thumb injuries, the Stickum ban contributed to a decline in his later career. He saw something in me that I couldn't see.". Super Bowl XVIII Jan. 22, 1984 . 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. General Manager Dave Ziegler on evaluating the prospects in the 2023 Draft, the NFL Combine, running back Josh Jacobs, upcoming free agency and more. While Hayes still waits. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a 22-yard laser to wide receiver Davante Adams during the second quarter against the Chiefs. It wasn't just a single coach, it was the entire staff. President Biden will not conduct an interview with Fox prior to Super Bowl LVII, the White House said Friday. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling 38-35 shootout at Super Bowl LVII.Two high-powered offenses put on a show. "Our scheme was that you don't rush four. I eventually bought it. You need seven or six blocking beasts to be successful and pass Bama. Wow!! In the 4th quarter, we would legally whoop asses. Hayes was commonly referred to as "the Judge" and also as "Lester the Molester" because of his bump and run coverage. Montana, who has led his San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl victories in the 1980s, and Elway, who has led his Denver Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances the past four years, are the focal points of Super Bowl XXIV . I'm from the old school. "I begged Al Davis, `Please don't put me at cornerback.' Thank you Jesus, Bellard hooked me because I am an Aggie! "Coach (Emory) Bellard said I had to lose 22 pounds, and I loved my pork chop sandwiches," he said. I didn't know him. 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). "But I trusted Al Davis' football vision. I was shocked to win the Defensive Player of the Year. Photo dated Oct. 1983. Lester Hayes played for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1977-1986. . Australia, Tokyo, and Canada. He was a Pro Bowl selection for five straight seasons, starting in 1980. That's what I want to do is pass Bama. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. A black Mercedes sits in the driveway, the only outward sign of material success. In retirement, Hayes dotes on coaching youth football and ministering to young cancer patients. Get to know Raiderette Jennifer as she enters her third season as a Raiderette. Hayes, the former Houston Wheatley and Texas A&M standout, freely admits stickum played a role in his legend. [1] He had a distinct stance, crouching very low when facing the opposing wide receiver. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. 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. Lester Hayes No. NBC scored the first sit-down TV interview of 2022 with President Joe Biden, courtesy of the network broadcasting the Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and LA Rams on Sunday. Five. Is this who we now are? A big Star Wars fan, during pregame interviews for Super Bowl XVIII he declared himself the "only true Jedi" in the NFL. "I want the Chiefs to lose on Sunday," Hayes said. "But Fred Biletnikoff tapped my fingers with about a half-ounce of stickum in our first game against the Houston Oilers, and it set me free. Happy birthday to CB Lester Hayes, January 22, 1955. Hayes helped lead the Raiders to two Super Bowl wins (1980, 1983 . WillieBrown was the father of cornerbacks. Lester Hayes Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family . He was hoping Philadelphia beats Kansas City, a long-time rival of the Silver and Black. That's important. Showing Editorial results for lester hayes. Most Popular #141647. During his conversation with NBC News' Lester Holt that aired in the lead-up to the Super Bowl, President Joe Biden called upon the NFL to live up to its previously stated intention to hire. Based uponall these schools sending scouts to meet me. (AP Photo). 37 Position: Cornerback Personal information Born: (1955-01-22) January 22, 1955(age 67)Houston, Texas, U.S. (Story), The Fast Life And Career Of Ken Stabler (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Billy Cannon (Complete Story), The Legend Of John Madden (Complete Story), What Happened To Robert Gallery? Its rattlesnake season in Texas. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It's all based on training seven days a week. I can still hear the PA announcer calling out his name. The reason: Stickum. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. That's what's important. The most important factor in a strong playbook is having seven blocking beasts. He was a great man, a good human being. stayed with me," Hayes said. I criedon the football field on the first day of Raiders practice! Lester Hayes was born in Texas on January 22, 1955. 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. We crushed #20, Earl Campbell. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It was a day where Arkansas got break after break. "When I came out of Texas A&M in 1977, I was a strong safety," Hayes said. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Texas A&M Hayes needed any edge he could get, playing corner on an island in the Raiders' hard-charging defense. Lester. Go on the field with punter AJ Cole as he was mic'd up during the 2023 Pro Bowl NFC vs. AFC Flag Football game at Allegiant Stadium. 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