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I’m coming for what I deserve and I’m planning on pissing off a lot of people in the process. Lewis's 2005 season was cut short by an injury in Week 6. [56][57], In 2001, Lewis earned his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection, when he led the NFL in tackles with 162 and earned first-team All-Pro honors. Lewis Is Determined to Be the Father He Didn’t Have for His Children, [FULL] Ray Lewis Hall of Fame Speech | 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame | ESPNRay Lewis delivers an inspirational speech at the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, crediting his mother for her sacrifices that allowed for him to get to Canton. On May 11, 2010, a portion of Baltimore's North Avenue was renamed "Ray Lewis Way" in honor of the linebacker and his charitable work.[147]. [81] Against the Cleveland Browns, Lewis recorded 16 tackles, recovered a fumble, and returned an interception for a touchdown. God’s Plan @BBN_Nation @UKFootball pic.twitter.com/8gKVsQLaZo. Thank you for my blessings- they are the Key to my Heart. Ray Lewis is a father of six children; he has 3 daughters, Diaymon and Kaitlin, and 4 sons, Ray Lewis III, Rayshad, Ralin, and Rashaan. Together with his wife, he shared three children and other three with numerous women, none of whom is his wife. [118], Following a Super Bowl XXXIV party in Atlanta on January 31, 2000, a fight broke out between Lewis and his companions and another group of people, resulting in the stabbing deaths of Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar. [121] A knife found at the scene did not have any fingerprints or DNA. The oldest of five children, Lewis became a football star at Kathleen High School and was recruited to play at the University of Miami. [10] Lewis was an All-American linebacker for the football team at Kathleen High School in Lakeland. [62], In 2002, Lewis was limited to only five games due to a shoulder injury. [1], Lewis is a self-proclaimed Christian. [125] Superior Court Judge Alice D. Bonner sentenced Lewis to 12 months' probation. '”, Ahead of Ray Lewis’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, his daughter Diaymon was asked to present him and share her favorite memories of him. He returned for the postseason and helped Baltimore reach the second Super Bowl in team history. He started the Ray Lewis 52 Foundation which is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth. [72] He finished the 2004 season playing 15 games while recording 146 total tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one fumble forced, and six pass deflections.[73]. Even though critics often said he was too small, Lewis became known for his intimidating style of play. In an article for PressboxOnline.com, she wrote “It meant a lot when he asked me to present him to the Hall of Fame. [127] Under the terms of the sentence, Lewis could not use drugs or alcohol during the duration of the probation. Lewis won Super Bowl XXXV MVP honors, Defensive Player of the Year honors, earned a unanimous All-Pro selection, and was once again named to start in the Pro Bowl. [102][103] On Sunday, October 16, 2011, against the Houston Texans, Lewis became the first player in NFL history with at least 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in his career. [citation needed] In addition to his run defense, Lewis has also gained a reputation as a complete defender. One year in prison is the maximum sentence for a first-time offender,[126] and the immediate probation was the judge's decision. [9] He is the older brother of former University of Maryland running back Keon Lattimore. [12] He revealed that his stepfather was extremely abusive towards his mother, and got a deck of 52 playing cards to start his push-up regimen, so he could get stronger to protect her. [27][28][29] In his first career game, a Week 1 19-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders, Lewis earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his seven-tackle, one-interception performance. There are no any rumors of divorce. People say to me, “Do you know your dad is my idol?” And I sit there and listen because when we were kids, we were hard-headed and we didn’t want to listen to the same stories over and over. His son, Ray Lewis III plays football at Coastal Carolina. Thank you for my blessings- they are the Key to my Heart.”. He even has a street named after him, "#52 Avenue. [19] Lewis admitted he gave a misleading statement to police on the morning after the killings (initially telling them that he was not at the scene). [32] He added two and a half sacks, six pass deflections, and an interception on the season. [9][11] His father was absent most of his life, which was a cycle through generations, but he was a record-setting high school wrestler before he was incarcerated for drug-related offenses. He also played college football at the University of Miami and was awarded the prestigious All-America honors for his sportsmanship. Lewis led his team to a convincing 34–7 victory over the New York Giants, and he was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. On January 31 he and several friends attended a post-Super Bowl party at a nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia, and, as the party was breaking up, a fight erupted outside the club. [148] He has been selected to 13 NFL Pro Bowl games, a record for an inside/middle linebacker, in his 17 seasons, and led the NFL in tackles five times (1997, 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2004). Lewis is a Christian, and his commitment to his faith was featured in a Sports Illustrated cover story in 2006. Ray Lewis’s Kids: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. His birth sign is Taurus. To learn more about cookies and your cookie choices. [128][129] No other suspects have ever been arrested for the incident. The white suit Lewis was wearing the night of the killings has never been found. The following season, he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and led the Ravens' record-setting defense to victory in Super Bowl XXXV. [66], Lewis was the leading vote recipient for the 2003 AP All-Pro team, earning 49 of 50 votes. – Friday March 03, 2000 02:02 PM", "Slayings not forgotten, Ray Lewis not forgiven", Ray Lewis, the shy, quiet kid from Connestee Street, dealing with the pain of ailing grandmother, "NFL Fines Ray Lewis $250,000 – ABC News", "Ravens' Lewis reaches settlement with victim's daughter", "Two Friends of Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis Found Not Guilty in the Superbowl (sic) Murder Trial", "Ray Lewis once again dances around issue of Super Bowl XXXIV murders", "Pierce: CBS needs to waive Shannon Sharpe after Ray Lewis interview", "Ravens' handling of Ray Lewis case a lesson in managing crisis", "Features – NFL pro football articles and coverage from Pro Football Weekly", "No. Lewis also reached an undisclosed settlement with Baker's family. In 1999, Lewis led the NFL in tackles with 168. [74] The Ravens struggled to a final record of 6-10. He was the fastest player (204 games) to achieve that feat. [116][117] Lewis finished the regular season with 57 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass deflection in 6 games. Keon Lattimore, Laquesha Jenkins, Lakeisha Jenkins, inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2018. The contract, which would've run through 2015 (including two option years), was said to be worth $10 million the first year, but was highly incentivized. [87][88] In addition, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his eight tackles, two interception, and two pass deflections against the Houston Texans in Week 10. Lewis, with the help of his former teammate…2018-08-05T04:05:25.000Z, In a piece Ray wrote for ESPN in 2014, he begins by saying “I didn’t have a father. Lewis has been heavily involved in charitable activities throughout his professional career. Lewis has appeared in television ads for NFL Network, Reebok, Under Armour, Old Spice, and Eastern Motors. "[131], The Ravens' crisis management around Lewis's murder trial was revisited by Brian Billick, by then a media analyst, after the 2013 arrest of Aaron Hernandez and his swift release by the New England Patriots. In addition, he was a prolific wrestler for the school. [1] Lewis won his second Defensive Player of the Year award in 2003, becoming the sixth player to win the award multiple times. He was placed on injured reserve in Week 8, having amassed 46 tackles, a sack, an interception, 2 pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in the season's first six games. According to the source, Lewis have been married for 39 years. [143] On June 20, 2017 it was announced Lewis had been hired by cable sports network Fox Sports 1. Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker with the Baltimore Ravens for his entire 17-year career in the National Football League (NFL). Since his rookie year in 1996, Lewis has won numerous NFL awards, including being named Defensive Player of the Year twice (2000 and 2003), as well as Super Bowl MVP after winning Super Bowl XXXV after the 2000 season.

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