John O'Leary (Canadian football)
Appearance
Born: | Port Washington, New York, U.S. | July 10, 1954
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Running back |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
College | Nebraska |
NFL draft | 1976, round: 12, pick: 330 |
Drafted by | Chicago Bears |
Career history | |
As player | |
1977–1979 | Montreal Alouettes (CFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Awards | Grey Cup: 1977 |
John O'Leary (born July 10, 1954) is a former Grey Cup champion running back who played three seasons for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), winning a Grey Cup Championship.
Coming from football powerhouse the University of Nebraska, O'Leary had three successful seasons with the Alouettes, rushing for 2,023 yards and catching another 1,217 yards, and scoring 17 touchdowns.
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