Ray Hester

Ray Hester (March 31, 1949 – May 15, 1977) was a professional American 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]

Ray Hester

Date of birth	(1949-03-31)March 31, 1949
Place of birth	New Orleans, Louisiana
Date of death	May 15, 1977(1977-05-15) (aged 28)
Place of death	New Orleans, Louisiana
Career information
Position(s)	Linebacker
US college	Tulane
High school	Holy Cross (LA)
NFL draft	1971 / round:
Career history
As player
1971–1973	New Orleans Saints
1974	The Hawaiians