Jerry Leahy
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | October 15, 1934 Bay City, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school | St. Joseph's (MI) | ||||
| College | Colorado | ||||
| NFL draft | 1957: 7th round, 83rd overall pick | ||||
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Gerald Leo Leahy (born October 15, 1934) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in 1957. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Leahy was born in 1934 in Bay City, Michigan, and attended North St. Joseph's High School.[1] He played college football as an end and linebacker for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1954 to 1956. He was a member of the 1956 Buffaloes team that won the 1957 Orange Bowl.[2][3] He was a "near unanimous choice" for the 1956 All-Big Seven Conference football team.[4]
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Leahy was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (83rd overall pick) of the 1957 NFL draft.[1][5] When Buddy Parker left the Lions to become coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957, he signed Leahy to come with him to Pittsburgh.[6] Leahy appeared in one game for the Steelers in 1957.[1][2] He was signed again by the Steelers in May 1958.[7] He was dropped by the Steelers at the end of August 1958.[8]
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