E:60 - Ray Lewis (2012) | ESPN Archive

In an E:60 profile from 2012, Rachel Nichols speaks with Baltimore Ravens icon Ray Lewis and the man who fueled the Hall of Famer's legendary intensity. Lewis and his father, Elbert Ray Whitehead, also explain how their relationship, once defined by bitterness and anger, was also an opportunity to stop a generational curse.
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[@emekaamerican863]

I in a unique way his father was always there because of his father's high school records. Ray chasing his father's records was him chasing his father's love.

[@BlvckJeffBezos]

deep

[@martinedwin8293]

That story makes me cry every time I watch this.

[@tiyalewhitehurst338]

Honestly one of tbe saddest stories I've ever heard hearing stories like this is y i would never leave my child no matter how hard life could get and is

[@mmdh1731]

Watch the Sean Taylor A football life no matter how strong you think you are that 33 minutes will leave you bawling on the floor

[@citrusaroma]

The greatest accomplishment you can attain in this life is to be a good parent.

[@rico760]

The first step to breaking that cycle is by forgiving your father

[@emekaamerican863]

For real. When I saw this I wanted to forgive mines. It took me some years after watching this but I did.

[@emekaamerican863]

I in a unique way his father was always there because of his father's high school records. Ray chasing his father's records was him chasing his father's love.

[@Storm27ification]

Facts

[@samhyat8931]

Back when ESPN was good

[@stoyanvatsev2134]

I can relate to this somewhat. I grew up poor, my dad had to move up to another country and I've never had a dad-son type of relationship with him. It's what it is tho, once I got over 20 years of age, I kinda got over it. To clarify further, we have a pretty good relationship right now. Life's too short to dwell on the past and I actually realized my dad is kind of a mirror image of me and we're very much alike.

[@crazycasen6822]

Good story man.

[@Storm27ification]

Great story. I'm glad you and your father are getting along now

[@joshct9426]

Ray Lewis is one of my favorite people in the entire world

[@tonnjabraden2080]

I'm just addicted to these stories. I just love them.

[@jrabbit4404]

Ray Lewis is a hero figure - a pure role model, RARE in today's world. A true ICON and disciple of God. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING RAY - LEGEND.

[@qceaz11]

Ray Lewis grandfather looks younger than he & his father does

[@williamadams4843]

This is my new favorite Ray Lewis story

[@fernandopessoa7077]

I love Ray Lewis, what a man.

[@donnamoore1947]

Awesome 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 it’s never too late to forgive and live. Yes the both of you together shall forever feel like going on.

[@kennethbowers8668]

Hey ray my dad was very hard on me just recently we been getting along he’s been sober over 35 years in I no just how hard it was to get clean n sober very difficult very difficult indeed I’m proud of my dad he quit drinking jyst like that no help just stopped in worked in a bar for the next 30 years that’s impossible I guess not u just have to want it really want it anything else just won’t do in Definitly CANT DO IT YOURSELF THANKS RAY

[@amilionare]

Powerful

[@dopemig242]

Man I can relate to this so much.

[@mmageek]

4:30 gives me the chills

[@slickreynolds7573]

Great story

[@jeffdeering822]

I'm a huge Steelers fan but I admire Ray massively! Best linebacker I've ever seen. I'm glad he finally retired lol.

[@shamirwilliams8049]

this reminds me of how i was as a kid angry and bitter

[@AceHardy]

👑🙏

[@brucecooke5194]

Ray is lucky to have his father back in his life. I wish I can that. My father left me when I was 12. He decided to keep on drinking then love me. Now I’m 27, still bitter and angry to this day. I guess I’ll never get that special bond like everyone else has. Im just not loved, or cared by anyone. I’m just a lonely 27 year old working a hood job and living alone isolated most of the time. I just want to feel loved for once by someone. I guess I’ll never get that chance

[@Haoxman101]

Ray Lewis and his dad look and act the same. It’s crazy

[@leondavis1955]

Yes

[@michaelhession2105]

Those 2 had an hour long conversation 2 days prior to the Ravens Monday Night Game against Cincinnati to kick off the 2012 season following the death of Art Modell. Lewis told Nichols, "There is no Baltimore Ravens, if there's not a Mr Modell's vision. That vision changed not only my life, but my teammates for the better."

[@lr861]

Forgiveness 🖤

[@froggobonano]

E learning gang

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Matthew 17:27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

[@johnmacy3607]

lol this little boy

[@Blackphillipsupporter]

Where’s the white suit?

[@joelserna7435]

I have a fucked up father !! Probably worst than his, i dnt know what to do.

[@Klugewicz]

Who’s here from Bill Burr

[@kennethbowers8668]

Rays dad sounds like me bitter mad 50 years very tough doing great FREAKIBG took 5 decades

[@A_Notes]

He look like his father

[@ccwnoob4393]

Ssee keez wid fo hos yo. Meez thin hee luhklin guhduh induh whaat soot yo!

[@leondavis1955]

No

[@simahe1252]

Killer

[@rmm3803]

Idiot. He was charged with obstruction of justice, not murder.

[@IronHide3910]

Defensive MVP too, don’t forget that!

[@johnsansing7910]

Her story is inspiring but this guy is not a good interviewer. He just not to me

[@kennethimpelmance9107]

Covering up his pain, he’s the one causing the pain. Weak

[@kennethimpelmance9107]

Rays good man. Bless the family.

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[@jcdova29]

The apple doesn’t fall the tree. There is still two families that lost their young sons. Where is their stories.

[@vinriley]

This is the typical generic story of every black dude

[@brianbadonde9251]

You're cool