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John O'Leary (Canadian football)

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John O'Leary
Date of birth (1954-07-10) July 10, 1954 (age 70)
Place of birthPort Washington, NY
Career information
Position(s)Running Back
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
US collegeUniversity of Nebraska
Career history
As player
1977–1979Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
Career highlights and awards
AwardsGrey Cup: 1977

John O'Leary is a former Grey Cup champion running back who played three seasons for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, winning a Grey Cup Championship.

Coming from football powerhouse the University of Nebraska, O'Leary had three successful seasons with the Larks, rushing for 2023 yards and catching another 1217 yards, and scoring 17 touchdowns.