| Birth date | March 31, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Death date | May 15, 1977 (aged 28) |
| Death place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Position | Linebacker |
| High school | Holy Cross (LA) |
| College | Tulane |
| Draftedyear | 1971 |
| Pfr | HestRa20 |
| Playing years 1 | 1971–1973 |
| Playing team 1 | New Orleans Saints |
| Playing years 2 | 1974 |
| Playing team 2 | The Hawaiians |
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]
References
- ^ Ray Hester. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ "Ray Hester". Stats Crew. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ "Ray Hester Succumbs". The Sun. May 17, 1977. p. B-2. Retrieved 2022-09-14. – via newspapers.com.