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.