Art May

For the historian, see Arthur May.

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

Art May

No. 71, 84
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1948-11-16) November 16, 1948 (age 76) 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: 5th round, 110th pick
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (1971)* New England Patriots (1971–1972) Jacksonville Sharks (1974) Chicago Winds (1975)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 11 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and college

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 selected in the fifth 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.