Lester Hayes
Lester Hayes was born in Houston, Texas, United States on January 22nd, 1955 and is the Football Player. At the age of 69, Lester Hayes biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Lester Craig Hayes (born January 22, 1955) is a former professional football player for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Hayes was often referred to as "the Judge" and "Lester the Molester" because of his bump and run coverage.
When facing the opposing wide receiver, he had a distinct appearance, crouching very low.
He had been known for using Stickum before it was outlawed in 1981 by a statute bearing his name.
College career
He competed for the Texas A&M Aggies in college starting in 1973. He started playing defensive end as a freshman and then as a sophomore, a linebacker and safety. He remained a safety coach throughout his junior and senior years and then became an All-American for his participation in safety.
Professional career
Hayes was put into a cornerback after being selected by the Raiders in the fifth round of the 1977 draft. Hayes was instrumental in the Raiders' two Super Bowl victories in 1980 and 1983. Hayes was a one-time All-Pro (1980) and a five-time Pro Bowler (1980–1984). He was regarded as one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in NFL history. Hayes led the NFL with 13 interceptions in 1980, tied for second most with Dan Sandifer, who had set it in 1948 but behind Dick "Night Train" Lane with 14 in 1952. In Oakland's three playoff games, he had five interceptions, winning Super Bowl XV.
During pregame interviews for Super Bowl XVIII, a major Star Wars fan declared himself the "only true Jedi" in the league. Probably in Super Bowl XVIII, he had his best show ever in that series. He had only one tackle, but that was because he so effectively covered Charlie Brown and Art Monk that Joe Theismann barely threw to the left side of the field. He formed a friendship with Mike Haynes that has been dubbed one of the best in league history during his four seasons. Hayes and Haynes gave the Raiders the luxury of having two shutdown corners. They are widely believed to be the prototypes for a decade of speed and physical constraints.
He retired after the 1986 season with a total of 39 interceptions (including four defensive touchdowns), a Raider record shared with Hall of Famer Willie Brown.
Hayes was named to the Professional Football Researchers Association's Very Good Class of 2012.
In his 1977 rookie season, Hayes was introduced to Stickum, an adhesive used by players to improve their grip. Fred Biletnikoff, a Hall of Fame wide receiver and fellow teammate Fred Biletnikoff, was introduced to it. However, rather than just applying a small amount to his hands, he began to slather it all over his arms and even his uniform, attracting more and more attention.
Since the 1980s, the use of Stickum was outlawed by the NFL. Hayes had 14 interceptions in his six seasons as a result of Stickum's banning, relative to his 25 in his first four seasons.