- Jun 1 Henty Boucha, Ojibwa-American NHL and WHA ice hockey forward, 1972-77 (Olympic silver, 1972; Detroit Red Wings and 3 other teams), born in Warroad, Minnesota (d. 2023)
- Jun 2 Larry Robinson, Canadian Hockey HOF defenceman (Stanley Cup x 6 Montreal Canadiens; James Norris Memorial Trophy 1977, 80; Conn Smythe Trophy 1978) and coach (Stanley Cup 2000 NJ Devils; LA Kings), born in Winchester, Ontario
- Jun 3 David Ogilvie, Australian cricketer (5 Tests for Australia 1977-78)
- Jun 4 Charles Dickinson, American author (Waltz in Marathon), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Jun 6 Noritake Takahara, Japanese auto racer (Japanese Formula 2000 1974, 76), born in Tokyo, Japan
- Jun 9 Dave Parker 'the Cobra', American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates, NL MVP 1978), born in Grenada, Mississippi
- Jun 10 Burglinde Pollak, East German pentathlete (Olympic bronze 1972), born in Werder, East Germany
- Jun 10 Dan Fouts, American Pro Football HOF quarterback (First-team All-Pro 1979, 82; Pro Bowl 1979–83, 85; San Diego Chargers) and broadcaster (CBS television, Westwood One radio), born in San Francisco, California
- Jun 11 Collis King, West Indian cricket all-rounder (9 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 100no, 3 wickets; Barbados, Glamorgan CCC, Worcestershire CCC, Natal), born in Christ Church, Barbados
- Jun 11 Mithra Wettimuny, Sri Lankan cricket batsman (2 Tests), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka (d. 2019)
Mike Weaver (72 years old)
Jun 13 American heavyweight boxer (WBA World Heavyweight Champion), born in Gatesville, Texas
- Jun 15 Tom Forzani, CFL wide receiver (Calgary Stampeders)
Roberto Durán (72 years old)
Jun 16 Panamanian boxer (4-weight world champion), born in El Chorrillo, Panama
- Jun 19 Francesco Moser, Italian cyclist
- Jun 23 Michèle Mouton, French race car driver
- Jun 24 Ivar Formo, Norwegian 50K cross country skier (Olympic gold 1976)
- Jun 24 Ken Reitz, American baseball third baseman (MLB All Star 1980; Gold Glove Award 1975; St. Louis Cardinals), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2021)
- Jun 24 Raelene Boyle, Australian sprinter (Olympic silver 1972)
- Jun 26 Gary Gilmour, Australian cricket all-rounder (15 Tests, 54 wickets, HS 101; NSWCA), born in Waratah, Australia (d. 2014)
- Jun 27 Ulf Andersson, Swedish International Chess Grandmaster (1972), born in Västerås, Sweden
- Jun 28 Mick Cronin, Australian rugby league centre (33 Tests; NSW 25 games; Parramatta RLFC 216 games), and coach (Parramatta RLFC 1990-93), born in Kiama, Australia
About June 1951
How Old? 72 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
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