2006-11-14 07:13:38 · 8 answers · asked by Connor S 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Banned substance since it allows the ball to stick to your hands. Kind of takes the physical ability down a notch
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2006-11-18 06:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 20:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a sticky substance defensive backs used to put on their hands. Members of the Oakland Raiders took the use of the stuff to a new level. In the 1970's, Oakland Raiders defensive back Lester Hayes used to smear the stuff all over the upper half of his body. He slathered the stuff on his arms and chest. On a sunny day, he was so shiney, receivers almost had to wear sunglasses to get rid of the glare. You could see it clearly on TV. Footballs stuck to him like a fly sticks to flypaper. It was a beautiful thing to watch if you were a Raiders fan. He made "stickum" famous. As a result, the NFL made the use of "stickum" against the rules.
2006-11-18 03:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lester Hayes Stickum
2016-12-14 03:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stickum is a sticky substance available in an aerosol can or in powder form that is used to give yourself a better grip (such as on a football, baseball bat or pole vaulting pole). Stickum, along with other adhesive or "sticky" substances such as glue, rosin (tree sap), or food substances, etc. were deemed illegal for play in the NFL in a 1981 rule named after Lester Hayes who used Stickum to improve his grip.
2006-11-14 07:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by gerlach 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2015-08-18 11:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an illegal substance to make the ball stick to your hands.
Stickum, along with other adhesive or "sticky" substances such as glue, rosin (tree sap), or food substances, etc. were deemed illegal for play in the NFL in a 1981 rule named after Lester Hayes who used Stickum to improve his grip.
2006-11-14 07:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by Colin L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stick Em
2016-09-28 07:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by vignola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was a substance that receivers used to put on their hands (non-slip resin) to assist them in catching the ball. Long since outlawed (see any photo of Lester Hayes)
2006-11-14 07:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by Fish 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its an aerosol spray that can be sprayed onto bare hands or receiveer gloves that causes the ball to stick better when caught.
2006-11-14 07:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by JusticeManEsq 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋