Danny Clark IV a linebacker Wikipedia

Marking Danny Clark IV’s birthday: a look at the linebacker’s life and career on May 9

Danny Clark IV was born on May 9, 1977, in Blue Island, Illinois, and grew up in the surrounding area.

Ronnie Lott "Cornerback Safety" Wikipedia

Marking another year as of May 8: Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback and safety Ronnie Lott

Ronnie Lott was born on May 8, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Bill Cowher, Pro Football Hall of Fame player and coach, marks another year on May 8

Bill Cowher, born on May 8, 1957, in Crafton, Pennsylvania, spent his childhood living on Hawthorne Avenue in the area.

Doug Atkins

Remembering Doug Atkins on his May 8 birthday, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end

Doug Atkins, born on May 8, 1930, in Humboldt, Tennessee, attended Humboldt High School where he played basketball on the 1949 state championship team.

Johnny Unitas

Remembering Johnny Unitas’s birthday on May 7, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback

Johnny Unitas was born on May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up in a working-class family.

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Ed Reed retires from professional football on May 6, 2015

On May 6, 2015, Ed Reed announced his retirement from professional football, concluding a distinguished 12-season career in the NFL.

Weeb Ewbank professional football coach Wikipedia

Commemorating Weeb Ewbank’s birthday on May 6, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach

Born on May 6, 1907, in Richmond, Indiana, Weeb Ewbank grew up in the city and attended Morton High School, where he played football, baseball, and basketball.

Tony Canadeo football player Wikipedia

Remembering Tony Canadeo’s birthday on May 5, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back

Tony Canadeo, born in Chicago on May 5, 1919, attended Steinmetz High School where he played football.

Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, marks another year on May 3

Dave Robinson was born on May 3, 1941, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, and grew up in nearby Mount Laurel.

Russ Grimm football player and guard Wikipedia

Russ Grimm, Pro Football Hall of Fame guard, marks birthday on May 2

Russ Grimm was born on May 2, 1959, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.

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Remembering Cliff Battles’s birthday on May 1, Pro Football Hall of Fame tailback

Cliff Battles was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 1, 1910, and grew up in a working-class family.

Chuck Bednarik

Marking another year since May 1 for Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and center Chuck Bednarik

Chuck Bednarik was born on May 1, 1925, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Slovak immigrant parents.

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Remembering Ollie Matson’s birthday on May 1, Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback and return specialist

Ollie Matson was born on May 1, 1930, in Trinity, Texas, before his family relocated to California, where he was raised.

Curtis Martin	Running back Wikipedia

Curtis Martin, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, marks another year on May 1

Curtis Martin was born on May 1, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also played high school football.

George Allen

April 29 marks birth anniversary of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach George Allen

George Allen was born on April 29, 1918, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, and raised in nearby St. Clair Shores.

Deion Sanders smiles on the field before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys against the Seattle Seahawks

Deion Sanders expresses frustration with NFL Draft and says he will not watch in 2026

Deion Sanders revealed that he will avoid viewing the 2026 NFL Draft due to disappointment over how his son Shedeur was selected last year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets are viewed on the sideline before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots

52 years later: Tampa Bay awarded NFL franchise on April 24, 1974

On April 24, 1974, Tampa Bay was awarded the NFL’s 27th franchise, launching the Buccaneers.

Ken Strong Halfback and fullback Wikipedia

Marking Ken Strong’s birthday on April 21, Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback and fullback

Ken Strong, born on April 21, 1906, in West Haven, Connecticut, grew up in the Savin Rock neighborhood and attended West Haven High School.

Troy Polamalu acknowledges the crowd after receiving his gold jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony

Troy Polamalu, Pro Football Hall of Fame safety, marks another year on April 19

Troy Polamalu was born on April 19, 1981, in Garden Grove, California.

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