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Marc May
No. 88
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1956-01-01) January 1, 1956 (age 69)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Chicago (IL) South Shore
College: Purdue
Undrafted: 1978
Career history
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Marc Edward May was born on January 1, 1956. He is a former American football player. He played as a tight end, which is a special position in football. A tight end is a player who can both block for his teammates and catch passes.

Marc May played for many different teams during his career. These included teams in the National Football League (NFL) and other professional leagues. He started his journey playing football in college.

Marc May's Early Life and College Football

Marc May grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to South Shore High School there. After high school, he continued his football career in college.

He played college football for Purdue University. Playing college football is a big step for young athletes. It helps them get ready for professional sports.

Marc May's Professional Football Career

After college, Marc May joined several professional football teams. He played for the Dallas Cowboys in 1982. The Cowboys are one of the most famous teams in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional American football league.

Playing in Different Leagues

Marc May also played in other football leagues. In 1983, he joined the Chicago Blitz. Later that year, he played for the New Jersey Generals. He stayed with the Generals until 1984.

In 1985, he played for the Orlando Renegades. These teams were part of a league called the USFL. This league was active for a few years in the 1980s.

Return to the NFL and Other Teams

Marc May returned to the NFL in 1987. He played one season with the Minnesota Vikings. He was a replacement player for the Vikings.

After his time in the NFL, he played for the Chicago Bruisers in 1988. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). He also played for some semi-pro teams. Semi-pro teams are a step below fully professional teams.

Marc May's career shows how players can be part of many different teams and leagues. He played football for several years at a high level.

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