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Devin Hester

Devin Hester fields a punt during Special Teams practice at the Chicago Bears 2007 Training Camp.
Chicago Bears — No. 23
Wide receiver / Return specialist
Date of birth: November 4, 1982 (1982-11-04) (age 25)
Place of birth: Riviera Beach, Florida
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1. The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. In team Sports the squad number, shirt number, jersey number, sweater number, or uniform number is the Number A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football A Return Specialist is a player in American football and Canadian football who specializes in returning punts and kicks. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA which was incorporated September 29 1922 A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 80 m)Weight: 186 lb (84 kg)
National Football League debut
2006 for the Chicago Bears
Career history
College: Miami (Fla.)
NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57
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Career highlights and awards
Stats at NFL.com

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Early years

Devin Hester was born to Juanita Brown and Lenorris Hester Sr. in Riviera Beach, Florida. Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA which was incorporated September 29 1922 His parents separated when he was a toddler. Toddler is a common term for a young Child who is learning to walk or "toddle", generally considered to be the second stage of development after infancy Before he became a teenager, his mother was severely injured in car accident, while his father died of cancer two years later. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [3] His step-father, Derrick Brown, and brother, Lenorris Jr. , helped Hester escape his depression, and rebuild his life by introducing him to football. In the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry, the terms depression or depressed refer to both expected and pathologically chronic or severe Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a He soon returned to his normal life, and began to excel in sports and academics[4]

Hester attended Suncoast High School, where he played football as a cornerback, wide receiver, return specialist, and running back. Suncoast Community High School is a public magnet High school (grades 9-12 in Riviera Beach Florida. A cornerback ( CB) (also referred to as a corner) is a positional role played by a member of the defensive team in American and Canadian A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time A running back ( RB) is the position of a player on an American or Canadian football team who usually lines up in the offensive backfield. He earned recognition from SuperPrep. com as the top high school prospect in Florida, and Parade, who named Hester onto their All-American team. For other uses of the word (with different case see Parade (disambiguation. An All-American "team" is an honorary Sports team composed of outstanding Amateur players those considered the best players of a specific season for Hester also participated in the 2002 CaliFlorida Bowl, where he returned a kick for an 80-yard touchdown. [5][6] His success prompted his teammates to nickname him "Sugar Foot". [7]

During his youth, Hester enjoyed following the Dallas Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National He especially idolized Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin. Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers Florida) is a former National Football League Cornerback, Major League Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15 1969 in Pensacola Florida) is a former American football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys Michael Jerome Irvin (born March 5, 1966) is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys. He was also a fan of the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson era. The Chicago Bulls are an American professional Basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman Philip Douglas Jackson (born September 17 1945 in Deer Lodge, Montana) is a retired American Basketball player and current coach of the [8] Fred Taylor of the University of Florida was Hester's favorite athlete. Frederick Antwon Taylor (born January 27, 1976, in Pahokee Florida) is a professional American football player The University of Florida ( Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major Research In addition to football, he also enjoyed playing soccer and following baseball. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each [8]

Collegiate career

After completing high school, Hester enrolled into the University of Miami. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 As a sophomore, he earned national recognition after being named onto the "Walter Camp All-America Team" and “The Sporting News' All-America team”. Hester’s recognition was influenced by his prodigious success as a kick returner. In American and Canadian football, a kick returner ( KR) is the player on Special teams who is primarily responsible to catch Kickoffs His ability to thrust laterally and breakaway from pursuers made him one of the nation’s most dangerous return specialists. [5] During his freshman year, Hester returned an opening kick for a 97-yard touchdown against the University of Florida. The University of Florida ( Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major Research In a game against Duke University in 2005, Hester broke six tackles while returning an 81-yard punt. Duke University is a private Research University located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. [9] Ultimately, Hester completed his college career with a total of six touchdowns from kick returns, including one blocked field goal return. He also scored one rushing and receiving touchdown, and recorded five interceptions as a defensive back.

Hester became the first football player in Miami Hurricanes' recent history to play as member of the special, offensive, and defensive teams. The Miami Hurricanes represent the varsity sports teams of the University of Miami. In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time [5][1] He was known as "Hurricane Hester" by his fans and teammates. [7] During his productive tenure at the University of Miami, Hester befriended Deion Sanders through Ed Reed, one of Sanders’ teammates who was an alumnus of the University of Miami. Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers Florida) is a former National Football League Cornerback, Major League Edward Earl Reed Jr (born September 11, 1978 in St Rose Louisiana) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Sanders counseled, advised, and encouraged Hester. Hester was also known as “Anytime” in college, which is a tribute to Sanders’ nickname, “Prime Time”. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. He also adopted Sanders’ signature touchdown dance, and showboating maneuvers, which he carried to his future NFL career. A showboat, or show boat was a form of Theatre that travelled along the waterways of the United States, especially along the Mississippi and The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. [4]

Professional career

2006

Pre-draft measureables
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* represents NFL Combine

The Chicago Bears drafted Hester in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft as the fifty-seventh overall selection. The National Invitational Camp or NFL Scouting Combine, as it is more widely known is a week-long showcase occurring every February in Indianapolis Indiana 's The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April [10] Although Hester was drafted as a cornerback, Coach Lovie Smith intended to use him as a return specialist. Lovie Lee Smith (born in Gladewater Texas) is the Head coach of the Chicago Bears professional football team of the NFL. His rookie season was eventful and record-breaking. In only thirteen weeks as a professional football player, Hester scored six return touchdowns, including a then-record tying 108-yard touchdown from a missed field goal against the New York Giants. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. [11] He also returned a punt for a clutch 83-yard game-winning touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals, and two kickoff returns in one game against the St. Louis Rams. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St [12][13] Following his record-breaking game during week fourteen, opposing teams exercised additional caution when allowing Hester to return kicks. [14][2] During the postseason Hester nearly ran back a punt at a critical moment against the Seattle Seahawks, but it was called back on a blocking penalty. Regardless, the Bears won both NFC playoffs rounds, and advanced to Super Bowl XLI to play the Indianapolis Colts. No original research and Verifiability. All content regarding the officiating or controversial calls that is unsourced Super Bowl XLI was an American football game played on February 4 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. He started the game on a high note for the Bears by returning the game’s opening kick for a touchdown. [15] The feat was the first touchdown return in an opening kickoff in Super Bowl history. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL [15] It also marked the quickest lead ever taken by any team. [15] Following the kick, the Colts did not kick the ball directly to Hester, significantly limiting the Bears’ return efforts. [16]

Hester's feats in 2006 earned him three NFC Special Teams Player of the week Awards,[17] and a trip to the 2007 Pro Bowl. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The 2007 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl took place on February 10, 2007, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. [18] After the 2006 season ended, he was named as the "NFC’s Player of the Month" for December, and was a finalist in the 2006 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year voting. The 2006 Chicago Bears season was their 87th regular season and 25th post-season completed in the National Football League. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of The Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award was created in 2002. [19] He was also voted onto the Associated Press’s 2006 All-Pro team with 48 and a half votes, finishing fourth behind LaDainian Tomlinson, Champ Bailey, and Jason Taylor who all received 50 votes. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football player who currently plays Running back for the San Diego Chargers Roland "Champ" Bailey (born June 22, 1978 in Folkston, Georgia) is an American football player starting at Cornerback Jason Paul Taylor (born September 1, 1974 in) is an American football Defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National [20] He finished the 2006 season by accumulating three touchdowns for 600 yards on 47 punt returns, and two touchdowns for 528 yards on 20 kick returns, thus making him one of the league’s most productive kick and punt returners. The 2006 season of the National Football League (NFL was the 87th one played by the major professional American football league in the United [21][17] Even without taking an offensive snap prior to week fourteen, Hester was the Bears' second leading scorer, behind kicker Robbie Gould. Robert Paul Gould III (Gōld (born December 6 1982) is an American football Placekicker for the Chicago Bears of the National [22] On a negative note, Hester struggled to control the football at times, having games with multiple fumbles on at least two separate occasions. [23][24][2]

Many fans speculated that Hester’s speed and prior experience as a wide receiver would earn him a spot on the Bears' offense, similar to teammate Rashied Davis. Rashied Khalid Davis (born July 24, 1979) is an American football Wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football While Lovie Smith dismissed the speculation, he played Hester as a wide receiver for one play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 17, 2006. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [25][26] Hester attributes his talent to his mentor, Deion Sanders, whom Hester claims helped him perfect his return game. Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers Florida) is a former National Football League Cornerback, Major League [17][8] Sanders, a former cornerback and kick returner, compliments Hester after every productive performance. However, Sanders also berated Hester for taunting another player en route to his second touchdown return against the St. Louis Rams. [27][28] His teammates and coaches have also praised Hester. After the 2006 season, he was voted to receive the team's Brian Piccolo Award, which is given to a player who possesses a good character and work ethic. Louis Brian Piccolo ( October 31, 1943 &ndash June 16, 1970) was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears [29]

2007

Shortly after losing Super Bowl XLI, Hester and special teams coach Dave Toub spent a significant amount of time working on new return strategies and formations. Super Bowl XLI was an American football game played on February 4 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Dave Toub (born in Ossining New York on June 1, 1962) is the current Special Teams coordinator of the Chicago Bears of the [30] Ultimately, Lovie Smith converted Hester into a wide receiver, in order to increase the amount of opportunities he would receive during a game. Lovie Lee Smith (born in Gladewater Texas) is the Head coach of the Chicago Bears professional football team of the NFL. A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football [31] Hester, who originally played as a wide receiver at the University of Miami, was initially hesitant about making the switch to offense, as he wished to follow in the footsteps of Deion Sanders. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers Florida) is a former National Football League Cornerback, Major League [32] However, the Bears’ coaching staff eventually persuaded Hester to make the transition over the summer. During the 2007 off-season, Hester won the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award. The Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award has been presented annually since 1993 to the sportsperson irrespective of nationality gender or sport contested adjudged [33]

Hester returned his first touchdown of the season, a 73-yard punt return, against the Kansas City Chiefs during week two. The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City Missouri. [34] He nearly recorded a second touchdown return, but the play was negated by a holding penalty. [34] Hester established himself as a threat on offense, when he caught an 81-yard touchdown pass from Brian Griese against the Minnesota Vikings. Brian David Griese (Gree-see (born March 18 1975 in Miami Florida) is an American football Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. [35] He also returned a punt for a 89-yard touchdown, though the Bears’ lost the game. In the weeks to come, many opposing special teams began to kick the ball away from Hester, attributing to, according to Mike Pereira, a 132% increase in kickoffs that went out-of-bounds. Mike Pereira is the National Football League's (NFL Vice President of Officiating (formerly Senior Director of Officiating since 2001, succeeding Jerry Seeman [36] Rod Marinelli, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, placed a strong emphasis on kicking the ball away from Hester, stating, “kick the ball into Lake Michigan and make sure it (sinks) to the bottom. Rodney (Rod Marinelli (born July 13, 1949 in Rosemead California) is the Head coach of the Detroit Lions, the twenty-fourth The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan. Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. ”[37]

Before the Bears’ week twelve match-up against the Denver Broncos, Todd Sauerbrun infamously stated that he would kick the ball to Hester. The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. Todd Scott Sauerbrun (SOUR-brun (born January 4, 1973 in Setauket New York) is an American football punter who is currently retired [38] Hester, who had not returned a kick for a touchdown in almost a month, responded by returning a punt and kick-off for touchdowns. [39] Keith Olbermann, a commentator for NBC Sunday Night Football, awarded Sauerbrun with the dubious “Worst Person in the NFL Award” for kicking the ball to Hester, and failing to tackle him. Keith Olbermann (born January 27 1959 is an American Sportscaster, news anchor, and Political commentator. NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly Television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on [40] The two touchdowns gave Hester the most kick returns for touchdowns in the Bears’ franchise history. Hester concluded the season with 64-yard punt return for a touchdown and 55-yard touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints. The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans Louisiana. [41] He was even given the opportunity to throw a pass on a variation of a wide receiver reverse, but he was sacked while motioning to Bernard Berrian. A trick play, also known as a gadget play or gimmick play, is a play in American football that uses deception and unorthodox strategies to fool In American football and Canadian football, the sack occurs when the Quarterback is tackled behind the Line of scrimmage before he Bernard Berrian (born December 27, 1980 in Barcelona, Spain) is an American football Wide receiver for the Minnesota [42]

Hester finished the season with six kicks returned for touchdowns, which set a League record. [43] He finished the season ranking fourth on the League’s all-time combined kick return list, behind Brian Mitchell (13), Eric Metcalf (12), and Dante Hall (12). Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968 in Fort Polk, Louisiana) is a former American football player who played Running back Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968 in Seattle, Washington) is a former American football Running back and Wide Damieon Dante Hall (born September 20, 1978 in Lufkin Texas) is an American football kick returner, Punt returner [44] Additionally, he amassed 299 yards on twenty receptions as a receiver, though he was often used as a decoy. [45] His play on offense received mix commentary. While the Bears’ coaching staff believed Hester showed enough progress to become one of the teams top receivers in 2008, Hester was prone to making small errors, including running routes incorrectly or dropping catches. [46][47] He drew a fifteen-yard face-mask penalty whilst attempting to fend off a would-be tackler in a game against the Saints, and received a $5,000 dollar fine. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been [48] Nevertheless, Hester concluded the season with four Player of the Week Awards, giving him a franchise high seven total in his career, and an invitation to the 2008 Pro Bowl. The 2008 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL 's All-star game for the 2007 season. [49]

NFL records

Hester roaming around Lambeau Field before a game
Hester roaming around Lambeau Field before a game

League

Franchise

*Shared with Nathan Vasher
**Shared with six others

Personal life

Hester is in a relationship with Tamara James, a women's basketball player he met at the University of Miami. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Nathaniel deWayne Vasher (born November 17, 1981 in Wichita Falls Texas) is an American football Cornerback, who plays for the Tamara James ( June 13, 1984) is an American Basketball player for the WNBA 's Washington Mystics. James currently plays professionally for the Washington Mystics. The Washington Mystics is a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA team based in Washington D In an interview with the Black Sports Network in 2005, Hester revealed that he was engaged to James, but the couple had not yet set a date for their marriage ceremony. [50] A later article by the Chicago Tribune confirmed that he had proposed to James on June 6, 2005 at a Miami Heat basketball game. The Chicago Tribune is a major daily Newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and owned by the Tribune Company Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Miami Heat (often referred to simply as the Heat, including in some official team publications with HEAT in all capital letters are a professional Basketball [4] Hester’s family resides in Florida and was struck by Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Hurricane Wilma was the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. Hester has assisted his family financially in helping them rebuild their home. [51] His brother Lenorris Jr. , resides with Hester during the regular season in their Chicago area home. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Being raised in a Christian household, Hester brings a Bible to every game he plays. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Etymology According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word bible is from Latin biblia, traced from the same word through Medieval Latin and Late Latin [52]

Hester’s successful rookie year drew him much publicity and popularity. Ever since his record-breaking performance against the Rams, Hester has been offered marketing opportunities from Nike, soft drink, and cell phone companies. Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. [53] There has also been a surge in the demand for Hester’s jerseys within the Chicagoland sporting stores. [54] Also, Hester was invited to throw the ceremonial opening pitch and sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game at the Chicago Cubs' 2007 home opener. " Take Me Out to the Ball Game " is an early-20th century Tin Pan Alley song which became the unofficial anthem of Baseball although neither of its authors The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs ' 2007 season began with the Cubs trying to rebound after a season in which they finished last in their division for the first time since. [55] Along with teammates Rex Grossman and Tommie Harris, Hester appeared on the February 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids. Rex Daniel Grossman III (born August 23, 1980 in Bloomington, Indiana) is an American football Quarterback for the Tommie Harris Jr (born April 29, 1983 in) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football February 2007 is the second month of the year It began on a Thursday and 28 days later ended on a Wednesday. Sports Illustrated KIDS ( SI KIDS') is a spin-off of the popular weekly American Sports Magazine His reputation has also been bolstered by EA Sports' Madden NFL 08, where Hester's perfect 100 speed rating made him the fastest player in the game's history. EA Sports is a brand name used by Electronic Arts since 1993 to distribute games based on Sports Formerly a gimmick inside Electronic Arts sports Madden NFL 08 is the 2008 edition of the American football Video game series published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon [56] Hester also appeared in a promotional video for the game. [57]

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  19. ^ ChicagoBears. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Hester named player of month for December Retrieved on January 4, 2007
  20. ^ Yahoo! Sports, Tomlinson, Taylor and Bailey unanimous All-Pros Retrieved on January 8, 2007
  21. ^ ESPN, ESPN.com – NFL – Devin Hester Retrieved on January 16, 2007
  22. ^ Associated Content, Dante Hall Has Passed the Torch to Devin Hester Retrieved on January 16, 2007
  23. ^ SuburbanChicagoNews. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Offensive Hester a downer Retrieved on January 16, 2007
  24. ^ Chicago Tribune, Precision drill team Retrieved on January 16, 2007
  25. ^ ChicagoBears. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Bears have no plans to play Hester on offense Retrieved on December 17, 2006
  26. ^ Yahoo! Sports, Bears 34, Buccaneers 31, OT Retrieved on December 17, 2006
  27. ^ ChicagoBears. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. com, Electrifying Hester enjoying wild ride with humility Retrieved on December 18, 2006
  28. ^ Kansas City Star, The Windy City Flyer Retrieved on February 25, 2007
  29. ^ ChicagoBears. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Kreutz, Hester honored to win Piccolo Awards Retrieved on April 24, 2007
  30. ^ ChicagoBears. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Bears will look to counter game of keepaway Retrieved on March 9, 2007
  31. ^ ESPN. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Bears to shake things up, move Hester to offense, Retrieved on May 15, 2007. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  32. ^ ChicagoBears. com, Bears moving dynamic Hester to offense Retrieved on May 14, 2007
  33. ^ The Best of the ESPYs. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ESPN Internet Ventures (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
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  35. ^ Yahoo! Sports, Minnesota Vikings/Chicago Bears Box Score Sunday October 14, 2007, Retrieved on October 14, 2007.
  36. ^ Mike Pereira. "Official Review" (January 3, 2008) [TV]. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common NFL Network
  37. ^ Detroit Free Pess, Lions face special threat in kick returner Devin Hester, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  38. ^ ChicagoBears. com, Sauerbrun says Broncos won't kick away from Hester, Retrieved on December 24, 2007. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  39. ^ Yahoo! Sports, Chicago 37, Denver 34, OT, Retrieved on December 24, 2007. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  40. ^ Rocky Mountain News, Collinsworth still one of the best, Retrieved on December 24, 2007. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  41. ^ Yahoo! Sports, Chicago 33, New Orleans 25, Retrieved on January 8, 2008. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  42. ^ ChicagoBears. com, Free agent-to-be Ayanbadejo focuses on his future, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  43. ^ RealFootball365, Hester sets NFL record with sixth return touchdown, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  44. ^ ChicagoBears. com, Hester wins fourth player of week award of season Retrieved on January 6, 2008
  45. ^ Chicago Sports Weekly, Making Sense of Devin, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  46. ^ NWI. com, Early returns say Hester a runaway winner, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  47. ^ ChicagoBears. com, Hester could be in mix for starting receiver spot in '08, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  48. ^ The Chicago Tribune, Briggs, Berrian have suitors, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  49. ^ ChicagoBears. com, Hester wins fourth player of week award of season, Retrieved on January 7, 2008. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  50. ^ Black Sports Network, College Football: Devin Retrieved on November 17, 2006
  51. ^ Scout. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. com, Devin Hester Rookie Diary: Entry 1 Retrieved on November 17, 2006
  52. ^ Sun Sentinel, Devin Hester's kick returns can inspire cheers or cringing Retrieved on January 16, 2007
  53. ^ ChicagoBears. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Devin Hester on success as a rookie (Video) Retrieved on December 18, 2006
  54. ^ "Devin-Mania is gaining speed", Chicago Tribune, December 14, 2006, pp. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Chicago Tribune is a major daily Newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and owned by the Tribune Company Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.  1;4. (English) 
  55. ^ CBS SportsLine. com, First Wrigley outing for Piniella, Soriano ends with defeat, Retrieved on October 8, 2007. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  56. ^ ESPN. com, Devin Hester: Maximum Speed Retrieved on April 6, 2007
  57. ^ Youtube. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Madden 08 Draft - Devin Hester, Retrieved on June 22, 2007

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