Jerry Leahy

Gerald Leo Leahy is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League in 1957. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Early life

Leahy was born in 1934 in Bay City, Michigan, and attended North St. Joseph's High School. He played college football as an end and linebacker for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1954 to 1956. He was a member of the football team|1956 Buffaloes team] that won the 1957 Orange Bowl. He was a "near unanimous choice" for the 1956 All-Big Seven Conference football team.

Professional career

Leahy was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1957 NFL draft. When Buddy Parker left the Lions to become coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957, he signed Leahy to come with him to Pittsburgh. Leahy appeared in one game for the Steelers in 1957. He was signed again by the Steelers in May 1958. He was dropped by the Steelers at the end of August 1958.