1981 Topps football card of former Oakland Raider cornerback Lester Hayes, who was known for his low, crouching stance while lining up opposite opposing receivers, and also for his extensive use of “Stickum” before it was banned by the NFL. He was nicknamed “Lester The Molester” for his relentless style of bump-and-run coverage. Hayes was an avid Star Wars fan, and in pregame interviews prior to Super Bowl XVIII, he proclaimed himself “the only true Jedi.” The colorful Hayes was more than just a “character”, however. He was a 5-time Pro Bowler, a 2-time Super Bowl champion, the NFL Defensive Player of The Year in 1981, and a member of the NFL’s All Decade team for the 1980s. He is arguably the greatest “shutdown” corner in league history.
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