It was a privilege watching Devin Hester play. I will never forget watching the opening kick-off for a TD against the Colts. 1 in a million. The greatest of all-time.
i was privileged enough to watch him near the end of his time on the Bears. Once Peyton Manning retired i stopped watching NFL almost completely except for playoff time
I went to elementary school with Deebo. We played for JFK Middle School in Rivera Beach, FL. Devin was dunking a basketball in 8th grade! We played toss up and tackle in elementary school and we couldn't catch him. I've watched him destroy track meets and set records. Bro, I love you and am so proud of you. Where we from, you don't make it like many but growing up in Rivera Beach... It says so much about your brother, Pooh and your mother. All of our coaches acting as father figures and your extended brothers including myself. We know you idolized Deion and wanted to walk in his footsteps. You did that fam! We love you bro! Thanks for allowing to say I grew up, played ball and was a friend of Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Wearing beast ❤
Devin Hester was a class act. I met him once in a Golden Corral during his rookie year when I was in 6th grade and I was so nervous when I saw him, but he was kind enough to sign an autograph for me. He literally made my year 😅
We literally couldn’t score. He was our offense some days. Even if he didn’t score he changed the field position because no one wanted to kick to him or he got us in the red zone
As a kid growing up. Never seen a more impactful player. Our offense was awful and we had the lowest qb rating of any quarterback to make a superbowl I believe. Hester was unreal. Can’t miss tv when the bears were returning a kick.
That shi is actually crazy wen u think about it. Its only a handful of players that good enough to flip a field one way or another. Primetime is like the only other one i can think of rite now. I kno it had to be frustrating asl to be given great field position and still not be able to score lol. Been there before
Yep, and Grossman - cutler couldn't capitalize on it...I wasn't big on caleb williams, but after that first drive in Buffalo...I might be a believer 😮😅
Can’t believe this video didn’t mention his last two games. Signed off the street by Seattle for the playoffs. In his last NFL game, he had a78 yard and 50 yard return against…the Falcons.194 total return yards…in his last game!!
As a Chicago native and lifelong Bears fan congrats Devin Hester! Well deserved, there was always such anticipation during every single kickoff and punt return during those seasons he played for the Bears, you literally felt like he was going to score every time if the ball was kicked to him.
The GREATEST kick returner of All Time. Hester was a game changer and would have been insane for him to play in the new kickoff system in today's NFL. Great video! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
As a kid growing up I absolutely LOVED the return game and the explosive returns. Hester was lightning up college football with guys like Ted Guinn Jr. And I knew he would be special in the NFL and boy he did not dissappoint. Greatest return man of all time. He could turn a entire game around in the blink of a eye!
My dad is probably the biggest Bears fan I know. I remember that SB like yesterday, and my dad was losing his mind when Devin took it to the house. Congrats Devin. Im a Washington Commanders fan, but gotta respect Hester
Always been a big fan of Devin Hester. This video shed light on his great character, humbleness and humility. Congratulations to the greatest kick return specialist of all time and a great man!
LOL as a Colts fan I'll never forget seeing the replay and seeing Vinatieri put his head down knowing that Devin Hester was about to score goat return specialist and well deserved hall of fame inductee
Been a bears fan since 1975 I’ve seen Billy white shoes Johnson Mel gray Dante hall Deion sanders plus a few more but no one ever had the will 2 be the best ever Devin Hester did and he’s in the hall of fame 4 just that the goat 23 Chicago bears great memories ty 4 all u did 4 the bears organization and 4 bears fans during your hall fame career 23 will be retired as a Chicago bear looking forward 2 that day and yes I will be there 4 that much respect 🎉
I had the pleasure watching him play as a kid, and he was in high school. Were both from Riviera Beach. Man i didn't know how good he was until i went to one of his games back in 2001. I was there to see my cousin play for the Palm Beach Lakes team, he played for Suncoast High. But he stole the show by scoring every time he touched the ball.
The ultimate football player whatever you need he could deliver... Cb Wr Kr Pr i seen him block a field goal and score off that just a baller top 10 cane all time... Devin Hester
I live in SoFla, grew up in Chicago, and went to every one of Hester's home games at the Orange Bowl. He was the best, ever. When he got drafted by my beloved Bears, I thought I was dreaming! My favorite 'Canes player of all-time and my second-favorite Bear (after Walter Payton).
First football play I can remember watching that made me love the game forever was that kick return I had the Devin Hester jersey when I was younger wore it to every picture day
I knew he was gonna take the opening kickoff home in the SB, I remember jumping out of excitement as he returned it. I was a big canes fan growing up, Devin always was one of favorite players. Even before he was in the league.
I have never felt an energy like that SB kick off return like I did that day. Fortunate to be able to be there to see an and feel it. Gold looks good on you Devon 🐻⬇
Choirs done. Homework done. Then outside to play till night fall 🥰 great job to the mother and the structure she formed. Created great men who went on to achieve great things. Took notes this generation
As a Vikes fan, those years while he played in Chicago were nervous times. 3rd down never meant so much! I remember the game where he and Adrian Peterson put on a show! That was so fun!
Devin Hester seems to be a great man and without a doubt one of the most talented football players to ever touch the field. Regardless of the Hall of fame very very few players have been as well rounded as him. That's a feat not matched very often. I'm still upset my Titans didn't draft him. We see how that worked out. My hats off to you Mr. Hester. Congratulations
Definitive HoF player, I wish he got in his first eligible year but what matters is he has his jacket now. I was rooting for the Colts that SB and after Hester returned the opening kickoff for 6, the ANXIETY after every possession he put in me as a spectator. Man, legendary player.
Growing up in Palm Beach County and seeing Devin play amongst all the other Palm beach county high school greats was something people to this day don’t believe me when I say it. Congrats my boy! Still mad he didn’t suit up to cover Santonio Holmes when they played Glades Central.
Teams literally refused to kick to him. Beast
except arizona.
And St. Louis
But then they would for some reason and he would punish them.
Devin Hester was the first player to have a 100 speed in madden
I just said this
True storie💯
Facts
I was just about to say that…
Madden 08 one of the best maddens
It was a privilege watching Devin Hester play. I will never forget watching the opening kick-off for a TD against the Colts. 1 in a million. The greatest of all-time.
Privilege? Good god
@@OsceolaNola7 yeah privilege. Think greatness walks by everyday my boi
i was privileged enough to watch him near the end of his time on the Bears. Once Peyton Manning retired i stopped watching NFL almost completely except for playoff time
Higher than 1 in a million with him returning. At least 5% chance
lol that's sad to watch football only for a kickoff return
I went to elementary school with Deebo. We played for JFK Middle School in Rivera Beach, FL. Devin was dunking a basketball in 8th grade! We played toss up and tackle in elementary school and we couldn't catch him. I've watched him destroy track meets and set records. Bro, I love you and am so proud of you. Where we from, you don't make it like many but growing up in Rivera Beach... It says so much about your brother, Pooh and your mother. All of our coaches acting as father figures and your extended brothers including myself. We know you idolized Deion and wanted to walk in his footsteps. You did that fam! We love you bro! Thanks for allowing to say I grew up, played ball and was a friend of Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Wearing beast ❤
To have Deion say you’re the best to do it says alot!!!!!
Hester in the Hall Of Fame... I feel old now lol
Word 💯
Bruh, 2007 to 2020 is a blur
@@tswagg50434 now facts
I watched him his entire career
He got in soon as he was eligible for it so y'all probably not old
Another GOAT that changed the game that just so happened to play for a Chicago team. Oh yeah, he also wore #23. Thanks for the memories, Devin. 🐻👇🏻
@@Nick9Three best thing to happen to that poverty franchise in 20 years
@@JohnDoe-kh6mt Liking your own comments, I see. 🤣🤡
Chicago has a Proud History of 23
JORDAN
HESTER
SANDBERG
*ALL HALL OF FAMERS* I SAY THAT'S GREAT COMPANY
@@Nick9Three whatever you gotta tell yourself to sleep at night Nancy
The bears are a joke. Just like you
@@Nick9Three whatever you gotta tell yourself nancy
I remember that kickoff return touchdown in the Super Bowl like it was yesterday. Had everyone in my family screaming! Appreciate you D Hester!!
Yyy
Devin Hester was a class act. I met him once in a Golden Corral during his rookie year when I was in 6th grade and I was so nervous when I saw him, but he was kind enough to sign an autograph for me. He literally made my year 😅
I had so many good times watching him at Soldier Field in my 20s.... it was unbelievable... #23 is an absolute legend
Chicago loves you ❤️
Been a fan 50 years of the game and there's no one like this guy
We literally couldn’t score. He was our offense some days. Even if he didn’t score he changed the field position because no one wanted to kick to him or he got us in the red zone
As a kid growing up. Never seen a more impactful player. Our offense was awful and we had the lowest qb rating of any quarterback to make a superbowl I believe. Hester was unreal. Can’t miss tv when the bears were returning a kick.
That shi is actually crazy wen u think about it. Its only a handful of players that good enough to flip a field one way or another. Primetime is like the only other one i can think of rite now. I kno it had to be frustrating asl to be given great field position and still not be able to score lol. Been there before
Percy harvin @@shawn1819
Yep, and Grossman - cutler couldn't capitalize on it...I wasn't big on caleb williams, but after that first drive in Buffalo...I might be a believer 😮😅
Kickers salaries went up because of this man... He literally put food on the kickers tables... 😅
As a Steelers fan Devin Hester was incredible awesome phenomenal player to watch cause he didn't disappoint in the NFL!
that rookie year was ridiculous i couldn't believe what i was watching then he turned around and did it again his second year
I used to get chills when i was younger watching this man touch the ball. Greatest returner in the history of the league.
Can’t believe this video didn’t mention his last two games. Signed off the street by Seattle for the playoffs. In his last NFL game, he had a78 yard and 50 yard return against…the Falcons.194 total return yards…in his last game!!
What a career. The return GOAT.
As a Chicago native and lifelong Bears fan congrats Devin Hester! Well deserved, there was always such anticipation during every single kickoff and punt return during those seasons he played for the Bears, you literally felt like he was going to score every time if the ball was kicked to him.
One of my favorite nfl players growing up
And with the new kickoff rules, he may end up being the last great returner ever
Smh
Dam shame
@@AnonymousRandomGuy006 facts
Isn’t this rule supposed to make it easier?
What is the new rule?
@ryandavis6245 no one can move before receiver touches the ball, watch the hall of fame game highlights to actually see it in play
I was born in 84... These dudes who came thru Chicago like Hester, MJ, Rose, etc... it's been truly a blessing witnessing this man!!!!
The GREATEST kick returner of All Time. Hester was a game changer and would have been insane for him to play in the new kickoff system in today's NFL. Great video! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hall's peak was better.
@@Dejusticed Comparison is the thief of joy. Why is it so hard to give others their flowers?
@@Dejusticedshoutout to your extra chromosome
He was must watch tv for any returns
He’s the reason I wore #4 in high school. I’m proud of you anytime. You were a special player. Thank you
I’ll never forget that return in the Super Bowl me and my dad both looked at each other and said why would they kick it to him lol
😂
As a kid growing up I absolutely LOVED the return game and the explosive returns. Hester was lightning up college football with guys like Ted Guinn Jr. And I knew he would be special in the NFL and boy he did not dissappoint. Greatest return man of all time. He could turn a entire game around in the blink of a eye!
My favorite player ever. Got me into the game and Da Bears. Glad y’all made this. 🐻⬇️
Watching him and Vick every week was highly entertaining
My dad is probably the biggest Bears fan I know. I remember that SB like yesterday, and my dad was losing his mind when Devin took it to the house. Congrats Devin. Im a Washington Commanders fan, but gotta respect Hester
Best day ever as a new age bears fan I thought we was gonna bring it home but Devin kicked it off
I'm a skins fan as well but all do respect to Hester. I still think B-mitch should be in before him.
@@Eugene-iv7se yes Redskins my apologies never bought Commanders gear only Redskins gear. Hester was the man.
@@danielbronson2072 he was in 9th grade when they went in 85. He’s been a Bears for most of his life
This made me tear up because I love football & have always been a true fan of his
@16:16 the soundtrack is called Heart of Victory composed by Brian Delgado. In case anyone desired the track.
Literally the reason why I loved the bears
Devin Hester in the effin HOF man well deserved. Best kick return, punt return man I ever seen. Truly witnessed greatness in real time... amazing
Hester was the only reason why I picked the Bears in Madden Franchise Mode. In my opinion he was the best player on the game. Dude was a cheat code
He really was a cheat code!! I used to go to practice mode and do kickoff returns, I’d return like 33% of my returns with hester he was insane
What a great video. Whoever made this is doing a great job. Keep up the good work.
The return player in NFL history. Mr. Hester brought me such a great joy on many Sundays as a Bears fan. Salute and congrats!
Always been a big fan of Devin Hester. This video shed light on his great character, humbleness and humility. Congratulations to the greatest kick return specialist of all time and a great man!
What a great player DH was. He was a human highlight reel all by himself. One of my all time favorites ever to watch.
NGL opening scene gave me chills 💯
Had kids from Texas rocking the jersey. The defense and him really carried that team to the Super Bowl, HOF in my eyes.
Devin Hester was the first person I ever seen with a 100 speed rating in madden 😂
Cuz he was the first to have 100 anything
@@FeR-kt1jtdeserved too, not to say others didn't, but I respect EA for making it Devin hester. About the only respect I have for them lol
His record will never be broken.
LOL as a Colts fan I'll never forget seeing the replay and seeing Vinatieri put his head down knowing that Devin Hester was about to score goat return specialist and well deserved hall of fame inductee
He is the reason why I started to watch football. He's my goat
Been a bears fan since 1975 I’ve seen Billy white shoes Johnson Mel gray Dante hall Deion sanders plus a few more but no one ever had the will 2 be the best ever Devin Hester did and he’s in the hall of fame 4 just that the goat 23 Chicago bears great memories ty 4 all u did 4 the bears organization and 4 bears fans during your hall fame career 23 will be retired as a Chicago bear looking forward 2 that day and yes I will be there 4 that much respect 🎉
My favorite player as a kid, I was 10 years old watching the Super Bowl when he took it back on the opening kickoff 💪🏽
Yes it will sir, the Hester name will forever be legendary in the NFL! Congratulations!!
I had the pleasure watching him play as a kid, and he was in high school. Were both from Riviera Beach. Man i didn't know how good he was until i went to one of his games back in 2001. I was there to see my cousin play for the Palm Beach Lakes team, he played for Suncoast High. But he stole the show by scoring every time he touched the ball.
On top of being legit one of the best returners EVER, he also had a dope end zone celebration witht the Jumpman!
Running like the wind. The pride of Chicago, Mr Hester.
Seeing that Super Bowl kick return live at the game was one of the greatest memories I have with my dad. Thank you, Devin.
The ultimate football player whatever you need he could deliver... Cb Wr Kr Pr i seen him block a field goal and score off that just a baller top 10 cane all time... Devin Hester
I knew he was gonna return that kick for a TD in that Superbowl. Still get chills. GOAT returner
I live in SoFla, grew up in Chicago, and went to every one of Hester's home games at the Orange Bowl. He was the best, ever. When he got drafted by my beloved Bears, I thought I was dreaming! My favorite 'Canes player of all-time and my second-favorite Bear (after Walter Payton).
One of my favorite athletes ever. Kept his rookie card on the top of my stack of athlete cards to this day ! #HOF
That look he gave EJ and then the hug was a tear jerker 😢.
hoo boy, this guy was just TOO COLD!!!! this hof induction was so deserved. congrats, goat!
First football play I can remember watching that made me love the game forever was that kick return I had the Devin Hester jersey when I was younger wore it to every picture day
Congrats Devin Hester on the HOF Induction! Watching you play was always must see tv!
I love Kick off and punt returns. Hester was always fun to watch retuning kicks.
Loved watching Hester play while he was with the bears and glad to have more bears players added to the HOF
I knew he was gonna take the opening kickoff home in the SB, I remember jumping out of excitement as he returned it. I was a big canes fan growing up, Devin always was one of favorite players. Even before he was in the league.
Im greatful i got to watch him play. Dude was a monster
14:54 almost had me tearing up as a bears fan 😭😭🥹
Wow!!! Congratulations Devin, well deserved!!
I lived through and saw all these games with Devin Hester and it was awesome. lol
I enjoyed this video. Devin is a Special guy. He also has such a beautiful family . I am soooooo happy for him.
I have never felt an energy like that SB kick off return like I did that day. Fortunate to be able to be there to see an and feel it. Gold looks good on you Devon 🐻⬇
I didn’t know Purdue was on Hester’s list of possible schools to play for. Man just imagine him in that black n gold 😮💨
It wasn't. He literally said he only scheduled a visit there so he could see snow for the first time lol
woulda been STR8 NASTY!!!
💯💯💯💯
Respect !!!!!!!!! Never seen anything about him till now but i respect it fully bro
Very humble dude....well deserved
Devin thanks for your game , you are the greatest return and the best football player ever
What a good man. Great football player is one thing, but to truly be a good man too, that's something else entirely.
Hester made the NFL change the rules. As a Bears fan, you almost couldn’t stop watching the game because at any moment he was going to score. GOAT.
As a Minnesotan growing up in the 2000s, I genuinely felt hopeless watching the vikes kick this guy the ball. He just felt inevitable
Choirs done. Homework done. Then outside to play till night fall 🥰 great job to the mother and the structure she formed. Created great men who went on to achieve great things. Took notes this generation
Man he was such a treat to watch, he should have been a first ballot Hall of Famer but I’m just glad he made it
As a Vikes fan, those years while he played in Chicago were nervous times. 3rd down never meant so much!
I remember the game where he and Adrian Peterson put on a show! That was so fun!
I’m happy I got to see him break the record as a falcon and doing the prime little skip step to celebrate it was awesome
His return skills were second to none.
Devin Hester seems to be a great man and without a doubt one of the most talented football players to ever touch the field. Regardless of the Hall of fame very very few players have been as well rounded as him. That's a feat not matched very often. I'm still upset my Titans didn't draft him. We see how that worked out. My hats off to you Mr. Hester. Congratulations
Happy for you Hes‼️
One of my favorite players of all time part of the reason I'm a Canes fan
An awesome guy
Grew up watching this man return kicks every week
Forever a Hester fan, bear down
He was the most exciting thing in all of sports for a few years, you'd never went for bathroom breaks when Hester was back there.
Definitive HoF player, I wish he got in his first eligible year but what matters is he has his jacket now. I was rooting for the Colts that SB and after Hester returned the opening kickoff for 6, the ANXIETY after every possession he put in me as a spectator. Man, legendary player.
This guy was simply amazing to watch growing up
Mr. Hester: Much respect for the wife you chose. Congratulations on your Hall of Fame induction too. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Yeah he is a real brother... He married a black woman... I'm proud of him for that...
@@Zedeckfeareducatedhamite EXACTLY 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
“Devin Hester you are ridiculous!!”
Growing up in Palm Beach County and seeing Devin play amongst all the other Palm beach county high school greats was something people to this day don’t believe me when I say it. Congrats my boy! Still mad he didn’t suit up to cover Santonio Holmes when they played Glades Central.
Salud Jefe thank you for the joy you brought us 🥹😭💪🏽🤟🏽🐻⬇️💙🧡🐐
Growing up watching him and Da bears never forget that super bowl opening kick off return!!
Congratulations 🎉well deserved one of the best
Florida legend 🌴🌴
Close your eyes and listen. You’ll swear that’s Chad Johnson talking lol. That South Florida accent is strong.
He was must watch TV. Never seen someone control the game as a returner like him.
Hall. Of. Fame. Job well done brotha. You are the greatest ever.
Love seeing the old English D hat, there at the end … he deserves all the flowers he getting cool video