Art May

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Art May
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Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1948-11-16) November 16, 1948 (age 75)
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Abrams
College: Tuskegee
NFL draft: 1971  / Round: 5 / Pick: 110
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:11
Player stats at PFR

Arthur Lee May (born November 16, 1948) is a former American football defensive end who played one season for the New England Patriots. He went to college at Tuskegee.

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Early life and education

Art May was born on November 16, 1948, in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to Abrams High School and Tuskegee University. He was named All-Conference in his three years of college football. [1] In his final season, he had 79 tackles and 100 assists. [1]

Professional career

May was drafted in the 5th round (110th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals. He did not make the roster with the Bengals and instead signed with the New England Patriots. [2] He played in 11 games, starting 5 with the Patriots in his rookie season. [2] He wore number 71. [3] He was injured in pre-season the next year and missed the entire season. While recovering from the injury, May enjoyed sewing. [4] In 1974 he went to the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League. [3] The next season he spent with the Chicago Winds. [3] 1975 was his last season.

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References

  1. 1 2 "ART MAY". The Boston Globe . September 13, 1972 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 "Art May Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. 1 2 3 "Art May Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. ↑ Sarni, Jim (December 3, 1972). "Patriots' May stitches as injured knee mends". The Boston Globe – via Newspapers.com.
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