Lucille Hester maintains she is Bob Hayes' sister.

In a statement, she writes the reason there is a controversy is because she was born out of wedlock.

She says she is saddened by what has happened since Hayes was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday.

"Like many sisters, I am proud of my little brother," she wrote. "Hopefully, the legacy of Bob Hayes will focus on his accomplishments, and the hope and opportunity that may allow the doors to open for some child that came from the same humble beginnings as we did."

Members of both sides of the family will be in Honolulu this weekend for the Pro Bowl. This story isn't over yet.

You can read Hester's statement here (pdf).

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