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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| Position: | Defensive End | ||
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| Born: | (1948-11-16) November 16, 1948 (age 73) Bessemer, Alabama | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Abrams High School | ||
| College: | Tuskegee | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 110 | ||
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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]
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.
Cincinnati Bengals 1971 NFL draft selections | |
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