Ray Hester
American football player (1949–1977)
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Ray Hester (March 31, 1949 – May 15, 1977) was an American professional football player who played linebacker for the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1973, and The Hawaiians of the WFL in 1974.[1][2] He was diagnosed with leukemia in 1975.[3] He died from leukemia at the age of 28.[3]
PositionLinebacker
BornMarch 31, 1949
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 1977 (aged 28)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
High schoolHoly Cross (LA)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 31, 1949 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 15, 1977 (aged 28) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Holy Cross (LA) |
| College | Tulane |
| NFL draft | 1971 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1973 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1974 | The Hawaiians |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
