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Marc May

b. 1956

American football player

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About Marc May

Born 1956. Marc May is an American american football player.

Marc Edward May (born January 1, 1956) is an American former professional football tight end who played one season with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue University. He was also a member of the Chicago Blitz, Birmingham Stallions, New Jersey Generals, and Orlando Renegades of the United States Football League (USFL) and the Chicago Bruisers of the Arena Football League (AFL). May played for several semi-pro teams throughout his career as well.

Early life and college Marc Edward May was born on January 1, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended South Shore High School in Chicago.

May was a member of the Purdue Boilermakers of Purdue University from 1973 to 1977 as a wide receiver. He was a walk-on at Purdue and did not receive a scholarship during his entire time there.

May signed with the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League (USFL) for the 1983 season. He was later cut by the Blitz and then signed by the USFL's Birmingham Stallions in early March 1983. However, he was also cut by the Stallions and then signed to the Blitz' developmental squad on March 4, 1983. The Journal and Courier reported that he played in ten games for the Blitz during the 1983 season before being traded to the New Jersey Generals in 1983. May played for the semi-pro Lincolnwood Chargers in 1984.

May then played semi-pro football for the Racine Gladiators in 1985, the DuPage Eagles in 1986, and the Palos-Orland Force in 1987.

May then played in one game for the Chicago Bruisers of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1988 and recorded one sack.

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Important facts

Born
1956, Chicago
Birth century
Nationality
Education
South Shore High School
Also known as
Marc Edward May

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Marc May's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc May?

American football player

When was Marc May born?

Marc May was born in 1956 in Chicago.

What is Marc May's occupation?

Marc May is an american football player.

What nationality is Marc May?

Marc May is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Marc May

Β· Wikidata: Q16732181

Β· DBpedia: Marc May

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MLA: "Marc May." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marc-may/.

Chicago: "Marc May." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marc-may/.

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