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Al Mays Albert C. Mays (May 17, 1865 – May 7, 1905) was an American baseball pitcher. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball for the Louisville Colonels (1885), New York Metropolitans (1886–1887), Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888), Columbus Solon ...

(1865–1905), American baseball pitcher *

Albert Mays (footballer) Albert Edward Mays (18 April 1929 – 5 July 1973) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a wing half. Mays was also an amateur cricketer. Football career Born in Ynyshir, Mays played for Derby County, Chesterfield and Burton Albion ...

(1929–1973), Welsh professional footballer and amateur cricketer * Alvoid Mays (born 1966), American football cornerback *

Aspen Mays Aspen Mays (born 1980) is an American artist. Early life and education Aspen Mays was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. Mays received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also ...

(born 1980), American artist *

Benjamin Mays Benjamin Elijah Mays (August 1, 1894 – March 28, 1984) was an American Baptist minister and American rights leader who is credited with laying the intellectual foundations of the American civil rights movement. Mays taught and mentored many i ...

(1894–1984), American minister, educator, and social activist *

Bill Mays William Allen Mays (born February 5, 1944), known professionally as Bill Mays, is an American jazz pianist from Sacramento, California. Biography Mays came from a musical family and at the age of 15 became interested in jazz at an Earl Hines ...

(born 1944), American jazz pianist *

Billy Mays William Darrell Mays Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson. Throughout his career, he promoted a wide variety of products, including OxiClean, Orange Glo, Ka ...

(1958–2009), American television commercial salesman * Billy Mays (footballer) (1902–1959), Welsh footballer *

Brad Mays Brad Mays (born May 30, 1955) is an independent filmmaker and stage director, living and working in Los Angeles, California. Background and education Mays was raised in the Edinburg section of West Windsor Township, New Jersey, attending the ...

(born 1955), independent filmmaker and stage director * Brook Mays, investor in the Brook Mays Music Group *

Cade Mays Cade Montgomery Mays (born April 26, 1999) is an American professional football center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs before transferring to Tennessee Voluntee ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Carl Mays Carl William Mays (November 12, 1891 – April 4, 1971) was an American baseball pitcher who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1929. During his career, he won over 200 games, 27 in 1921 alone, and was a member of four Wo ...

(1891–1971), American baseball player * Carol Jean Mays (1933–2021), American politician from Missouri *

Carolene Mays Carolene Mays is the executive director of the White River State Park (WRSP) Development Commission. She was appointed by Governor Eric Holcomb having first been appointed in 2016 by Governor Mike Pence (later vice president). She is also co-ho ...

(born 1961), American politician and government official * Charles Mays (1941–2005), American Olympic athlete and politician *

Cooper Mays Cooper Morgan Mays (born March 11, 2001) is an American football center. Mays previously played for the Tennessee Volunteers. Early years Mays was born on March 11, 2001. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but grew up on a farm in Kingston, T ...

(born 2001), American football center *

Corey Mays Corey Lernard Mays (born November 27, 1983) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Notre Dame. Mays has also played for the Cincinnati ...

(born 1983), American football linebacker *

Damon Mays Damon E. Mays, Jr. (born May 20, 1968) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the ninth round of th ...

(born 1968), American football wide receiver *

Daniel Mays Daniel Mays (born 31 March 1978) is an English actor having had television roles in ''EastEnders'' (2000), ''Rehab'' (2005), '' Red Riding'' (2008), '' Ashes to Ashes'' (2010), '' Outcasts'' (2011), '' Mrs Biggs'', ''Line of Duty'', '' Des'' ...

(born 1978), English actor * Dannite H. Mays (1852–1930), American farmer and politician * David Mays (fl. 1980s–2000s), co-founder and co-owner of ''The Source'' magazine * David J. Mays (1896–1971), lawyer and 1953 Pulitzer Prize winner *

Dave Mays (baseball) David Mays (December 3, 1910 – June 23, 1993) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1930s. A native of Leggett, Texas, Mays played for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1937. In 17 recorded games, he posted 14 hits in 61 plate appearances. ...

(1910–1993), American baseball player *

Dave Mays David W. Mays III (born June 20, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers. He played professionally in the Wo ...

(born 1949), American football quarterback *

Devante Mays Devante Roshard Mays (born May 26, 1994) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Tyler Junior College, Blinn College and Utah State. Early life Mays was born to Mark and Elwanda Mays in Livingsto ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Doris Crouse-Mays Doris Crouse-Mays (born 1958) is an American labor leader. A native of Rural Retreat, Virginia, Crouse-Mays began her career as a telephone operator; as a shop steward she soon because involved in the organized labor movement. She first joined ...

(born 1958), American labor leader *

Dorothy Mays __NOTOC__ The following is a list of Playboy Playmates of 1979, the 25th anniversary year of the publication. ''Playboy'' magazine names its Playmate of the Month each month throughout the year. January Candis "Candy" Loving (born September ...

(born 1957), American model and actress *

Eaddy Mays Eaddy Mays is an American actress and producer. Mays is known for her role as Elaine in the 2009 film '' The Blind Side''. Mays is also known for her portrayal of Victoria Argent in the MTV supernatural drama series, ''Teen Wolf'', a role that le ...

(fl. 2010s–2020s), American actress and producer *

Eddie Lee Mays Eddie Lee Mays (March 15, 1929August 15, 1963) was the last person to be executed by the state of New York. He was convicted of first degree murder and robbery in 1962. Mays was 34 years old at the time of execution. Early life Eddle Lee Mays wa ...

(1929–1963), last person to be executed by the state of New York *

Eric Mays Eric Bradford Mays (September 16, 1958 – February 24, 2024) was an American auto worker, union organizer, and politician. Mays served as a member of the Flint City Council from November 2013 until his death in 2024, representing northwest Flint ...

(1958–2024), American politician *

Frank Mays Frances Mays (born December 1, 1990) is an American football defensive lineman who most recently played for the Bloomington Edge of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Florida A&M University and attended Bemidji High ...

(born 1990), American football defensive lineman *

Gerry Mays Gerry Mays (18 July 1921 – 20 March 2006) was a Scottish football player and manager. He played for Hibernian, St Johnstone, Dunfermline Athletic and Kilmarnock, and then managed Ayr United. Mays appeared for Kilmarnock in the 1957 Scot ...

(1921–2006), Scottish football player and manager * Isaiah Mays (1858–1925), Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and winner of the Medal of Honor * J Mays (born 1954), American industrial designer and Group Vice President of Design for the Ford Motor Company *

James Mays James Mays may refer to: * James C. Mays (1953–2022), Canadian historian * James Dixon Mays (born 1986), American-born naturalized Central African basketball player * James Henry Mays (1868–1926), U.S. Representative * James Luther Mays (192 ...

(born 1986), American-born Central African basketball player * James C. Mays (1953–2022), bilingual Canadian historian *

James Henry Mays James Henry Mays (June 29, 1868 – April 19, 1926) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from Utah from 1915 to 1921. Early life and education Born in Morristown, Tennessee, Mays ...

(1868–1926), American lawyer, businessman, and politician *

James Luther Mays James Luther Mays (July 14, 1921 – October 29, 2015) was an American Old Testament scholar. He was Cyrus McCormick Professor of Hebrew and the Old Testament Emeritus at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Virginia. He served as president of the Society ...

(1921–2015), American Old Testament scholar * James P. Mays (fl. 1860s–1870s), member of the South Carolina House of Representatives *

Jayma Mays Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays (born July 16, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for playing Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical series '' Glee'' (2009–2015) and for her starring roles in the films ''Red Eye'' (2005), '' Paul Blart: Mall ...

(born 1979), American actress *

Jefferson Mays Lewis Jefferson Mays (born June 8, 1965) is an American actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, a Helen Hayes Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, two Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Obi ...

(born 1965), American actor * Jermaine Mays (born 1979), American football cornerback *

Jerry Mays (defensive lineman) Gerald Avery Mays (November 24, 1939 – July 17, 1994) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the SMU Mustangs. Biography Gerald (Jerry) ...

(1939–1994), American football player *

Jerry Mays (running back) Jerry Mays (born December 8, 1967) is a former player in the NFL. He played for the San Diego Chargers. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team. High school Mays remains both the all time and single season rushing leader a ...

(born 1967), American football player *

Jimmy Mays Jimmy W. Mays is an American polymer scientist, academic, and author. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee. Mays is most known for his works on polymer chemistry, block copolymers, and composite materials. Among his authored ...

(fl. 1970s–2010s), American polymer scientist, academic, and author *

Joe Mays (pitcher) Joseph Emerson Mays (born December 10, 1975) is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Mays is a 1994 graduate of Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. He also attended Manatee Community College in Bradenton. He ...

(born 1975), American baseball player *

Joe Mays (catcher) Walter "Joe" Mays (March 20, 1914 – February 1986) was an American Negro league catcher Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (hom ...

(1914–1986), American baseball player *

Joe Mays (American football) Joseph Lamont Mays (born July 6, 1985) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at North Dakota State and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. Mays also playe ...

(born 1985), American football player * Keddric Mays (born 1984), American professional basketball player * Kivuusama Mays (born 1975), American football linebacker *

Lee Mays Lee Mays Jr. (born September 18, 1978) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was part of their Super Bowl XL championship team over the Seattle ...

(born 1978), American football player *

Lisa Mays Lisa Mays (born 10 October 2000) is an Australian tennis player. Mays has a career-high doubles ranking by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) of 319, achieved on 14 August 2023. She has won four doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. May ...

(born 2000), Australian tennis player *

Lowry Mays Lester Lowry Mays (July 24, 1935 – September 12, 2022) was an American businessman. He was the founder and chairman of Clear Channel Communications. Early years Mays was born in Houston on July 24, 1935. His father, Lester T. Mays, was an ...

(1935–2022), founder and current chairman of Clear Channel Communication *

Lyle Mays Lyle David Mays (November 27, 1953 – February 10, 2020) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and member of the Pat Metheny Group. Metheny and Mays composed and arranged nearly all of the group's music, for which Mays won eleven Grammy Awar ...

(1953–2020), American jazz pianist and composer *

Malcolm Mays Malcolm Michael Mays (born February 14, 1990) is an American actor, musician, and filmmaker. At the age of seventeen, Mays co-directed and produced his own short film, aided by producer Todd Black, Gary Martin of Sony Pictures and others. Mays is ...

(born 1990), American actor, musician, and filmmaker *

Mark Mays Mark Pitman Mays is an American businessman. He is the former president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Clear Channel Communications Inc. (parent entity of iHeartMedia), which was co-founded by his father, Lowry Mays in 1972. After serving ...

, president and CEO of Clear Channel Communications *

Matt Mays Matt Mays (born August 10, 1979) is a Canadian indie rock singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and New York City. Previously, Mays was a member of a Canadian i ...

(born 1979), Canadian singer-songwriter * Maxwell Mays (1918–2009), American painter * Melinda Mays (born 1962), American model and actress * Morley J. Mays (1911–1998), American academic * Oris Mays (1935–1996), American preacher, gospel singer and songwriter *

Raymond Mays Thomas Raymond Mays (1 August 1899 – 6 January 1980) was an auto racing driver and entrepreneur from Bourne, Lincolnshire, England. He attended Oundle School, where he met Amherst Villiers, leaving at the end of 1917. After army service in ...

(1899–1980), English auto racing driver * Reta Mays (born 1975), American serial killer *

Rex Mays Rex Houston Mays Jr. (March 10, 1913 – November 6, 1949) was an American racing driver. He was a two-time List of American open-wheel racing national champions, National Champion, won four Pole position, poles for the Indianapolis 500, and is g ...

(1913–1949), American race car driver * Richard Mays (born 1943), American politician and judge * Sadie Gray Mays (1900–1969), American social worker * Samuel H. Mays Jr. (born 1948), judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee * Skylar Mays (born 1997), American professional basketball player *

Stafford Mays Stafford Earl Mays (born March 13, 1958) is a former American football defensive tackle. Life and career Mays was born in Lawrence, Kansas. He went to Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington. Mays played junior college football at Mount Hoo ...

(born 1958), American football player *

Taylor Mays Taylor Mays (born February 7, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He won Washington state titles in track in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash as a high scho ...

(born 1988), American football player * Tom Mays (born 1954), American politician * Trent Mays (born c. 1996), convicted rapist *

Travis Mays Travis Cortez Mays (born June 19, 1968) is an American women's basketball coach and former professional player who was the women's head coach for SMU Mustangs women's basketball, Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2016 until 2021. Mays was ...

(born 1968), American basketball player *

Tristin Mays Tristin Mays (born June 10, 1990) is an American actress. Mays portrayed Riley Davis in the reboot of the ''MacGyver'' series on CBS who works as a covert operative for the Phoenix Foundation. Early life and education Mays's parents, Viveca and M ...

(born 1990), American actress *

Vickie Mays Vickie M. Mays is an American psychologist known for her research on racial disparities in health. She is a professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Letters and Sciences and a professor in the Department of Health Services, b ...

(fl. 1990s–2020s), American psychologist known for research on racial disparities in health *

Willie Mays Willie Howard Mays Jr. (May 6, 1931 – June 18, 2024), nicknamed "the Say Hey Kid", was an American professional baseball center fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of ...

(1931–2024), American baseball player * Wolfe Mays (1912–2005), British philosopher *

Zilla Mays Zilla Florine Mays (September 1, 1931 – September 19, 1995), later Zilla Mays Hinton, was an American R&B and gospel singer who became a popular radio DJ and community leader in Atlanta. She was the first African-American female radio an ...

(1931–1995), American R&B and gospel singer

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