Athletes Born in May 1933

  • May 4 J. Fred Duckett, American sports announcer (Houston Astros, Rice University, US Track & Field) and teacher, born in Houston, Texas (d. 2007)
  • May 5 Collie Smith, West Indian cricket all-rounder (26 Tests, 4 x 100, HS 168; Jamaica), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 1959)

Johnny Unitas (1933-2002)

May 7 American NFL quarterback (Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers); one of the greats, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • May 14 John Mortimore, cricketer (England off-spinner 1959-64)
  • May 21 Umberto Colombo, Italian soccer midfielder (3 caps; Juventus, Atalanta), born in Como, Italy (d. 2021)
  • May 24 Bal Dani, Indian cricket all-rounder (1 Test, 1 wicket; Maharashtra, Services), born in Dudhani, India (d. 1999)
  • May 27 (Edward) "Ted" Rogers, Canadian entrepreneur (Rogers Communications), MLB team owner (Toronto Blue Jays), and philanthropist, born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2008)
  • May 29 Tarquinio Provini, Italian motorcycle road racer (2-time world champion 1957-58), born in Roveleto di Cadeo, Emilia-Romagna (d. 2005)
  • May 29 William Yorzyk Jr., American swimmer (Olympic gold 200m butterfly, WR 2:19.3, 1956), born in Northampton, Massachusetts (d. 2020)

About May 1933

How Old? 90 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Leap Year: No

Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Signs: Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20), Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)