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).

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Dec 31, 2000 · That's all history now. Hayes made a big catch earlier this year, when he went to the manufacturer and bought another Super Bowl XVIII ring. He had lost the original under strange …

Lester Hayes was a "sticky" shut down corner for the Raiders during two Super Bowl championships. This is the story of "the Judge."

Dec 15, 2024 · In a long-overdue recognition of his exceptional career, former Oakland Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, …

Nov 22, 2023 · The Stickum Saga - In 1980 Lester Hayes had the greatest single season for a defensive player in the history of the NFL, picking off 18 passes in 20 games.

The Raiders selected Hayes in the 5th round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He played in 149 games with 134 starts and recorded 39 interceptions for 572 yards and 4 pick-sixes.

Aug 12, 2025 · Only one pass was completed in Lester Hayes area the entire day. He won his second championship ring as the Raiders won in dominating fashion 38-9. Hayes at this point was the best …

Oct 8, 2025 · The trusted source for pro football information for Lester Hayes. Get statistics, transactions. biographical data and more at Pro Football Archives.

The Raiders got Hayes in the fifth round, and it was then that he decided to make all the other teams in the league regret their grave mistake. At first Hayes was faced with a challenging roadblock. The …