Art May
| No. 71, 84 | |||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | November 16, 1948 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Abrams | ||
| College: | Tuskegee | ||
| NFL draft: | 1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 110 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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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.
Early life and education[edit]
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[edit]
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.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ART MAY". The Boston Globe. September 13, 1972 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Art May Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b c "Art May Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ Sarni, Jim (December 3, 1972). "Patriots' May stitches as injured knee mends". The Boston Globe – via Newspapers.com.