- May 19 Ray Schalk, American Baseball Hall of Fame catcher (World Series 1917; Chicago White Sox) and manager (Chicago White Sox 1927-28), dies from cancer at 78
Terry Sawchuk (1929-1970)
May 31 Canadian Hockey HOF goaltender who was a 4-time Vezina Trophy winner; Stanley Cup 1952, 54, 55 Detroit Red Wings, 67 Toronto Maple Leafs, dies from liver injuries at 40
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