Gerald Leo Leahy was born on October 15,1934 and is a former American football linebacker who played college football for Colorado and professional football in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957.
10 Facts About Jerry Leahy
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Jerry Leahy was born in 1934 in Bay City, Michigan, and attended North St Joseph's High School.
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Jerry Leahy played college football as an end and linebacker for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1954 to 1956.
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Jerry Leahy was a member of the 1956 Colorado Buffaloes football team that won the 1957 Orange Bowl.
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Jerry Leahy was a "near unanimous choice" for the 1956 All-Big Seven Conference football team.
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Jerry Leahy was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1957 NFL draft.
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When Buddy Parker left the Lions to become coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957, he signed Jerry Leahy to come with him to Pittsburgh.
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Jerry Leahy appeared in one game for the Steelers in 1957.
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Jerry Leahy was signed again by the Steelers in May 1958.
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Jerry Leahy was dropped by the Steelers at the end of August 1958.