Johnny Lyndell Hector (born November 26, 1960) is a former professional

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player who was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the

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from

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, Hector played 10 NFL seasons for the New York Jets from 1983 to 1992. Hector's best season as a pro came during the 1987 season when he was tied with

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for most rushing touchdowns in the league with 11. During the mid to late 1980s, he served as a member of the 'Two-Headed Monster' backfield along with

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, creating a one-two punch at running back among the most potent in the league. Hector compiled 4,280 rushing yards on 1,051 carries and 41 touchdowns; he also caught 188 passes for 1,661 yards and three touchdowns. His last NFL touchdown was against the

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on December 23, 1990. He played high school football at

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and graduated in 1979. He lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife, Karla.

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1960 births Living people Sportspeople from Lafayette, Louisiana American football running backs Texas A&M Aggies football players New York Jets players {{runningback-1960s-stub