- 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 cricket batsman (5 Tests, HS 47; Queensland), born in Southport, Australia
- Jun 4 Charles Dickinson, American author (Waltz in Marathon), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Jun 5 Manuel Fernandes, Portuguese soccer striker (31 caps; Sporting CP 218 games) and manager (Vitória Setúbal), born in Sarilhos Pequenos, Portugal (2024)
- 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 (73 years old)
Jun 13 American heavyweight boxer (WBA World Heavyweight Champion), born in Gatesville, Texas
Roberto Durán (73 years old)
Jun 16 Panamanian boxer (4-weight world champion), born in El Chorrillo, Panama
- Jun 19 Francesco Moser, Italian road cyclist (Giro d'Italia 1984; World C'ship gold Individual pursuit 1976, road race 1977), born in Palù di Giovo, Italy
- Jun 23 Michèle Mouton, French rally car driver (4 x WRC wins; World rally C'ship 1982 runner-up), born in Grasse, France
- Jun 24 Ivar Formo, Norwegian cross country skier (Olympic gold 50k 1976), born in Oslo, Norway (d. 2006)
- 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 athlete (Olympic silver 200m 1968, 72; 100m 1972), born in Melbourne, Australia
- 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? 73 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Leap Year: No
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