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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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, Pro Football Hall of Fame guard, marks birthday on May 2
Russ Grimm was born on May 2, 1959, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Commemorating another year since April 20 for Pro Football Hall of Famer Ernie Stautner, defensive tackle, end and guard
Ernie Stautner was born on April 20, 1925, in Bavaria, Germany.
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.
Tony Boselli marks birthday on April 17, Pro Football Hall of Fame executive vice president of football operations
Don Bosco Anthony Boselli Jr. was born on April 17, 1972, in Modesto, California.
April 16 marks birth anniversary of Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Dick Lane
Dick Lane was born on April 16, 1928, in Austin, Texas.
April 11 marks birth anniversary of Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fortmann, noted guard, linebacker and tackle
Dan Fortmann was born on April 11, 1916, in Pearl River, New York.
90 years later: Cleveland Rams founded April 11, 1936 in Ohio
On April 11, 1936, the Cleveland Rams football franchise was founded, launching a storied NFL legacy.
April 10 marks birthday of Pro Football Hall of Famer and executive Mel Blount
Mel Blount was born on April 10, 1948, in Toombs County, Georgia.
Remembering Earl Louis Lambeau, Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback and coach, on April 9
Earl “Curly” Lambeau was born on April 9, 1898, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he was raised.
