Happy birthday! Ray Lewis turns 51 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 51 on Friday, May. 15, 2026.

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Ray Lewis is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Ray Lewis has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lewis, a cultural icon

Born Raymond Anthony Lewis, Jr. in Bartow on May 15, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lewis' not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ray hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ray Lewis as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Ray, you're the best!

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