About Bernie Leahy
Lived 1908 – 1978 (aged 69). Bernie Leahy was an American american football player.
Bernard Phillip Leahy (August 15, 1908 – March 12, 1978) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.
Early life and college Bernard Phillip Leahy was born on August 15, 1908, in Chicago, Illinois. He did not play football until his third year of high school due to lack of weight. Leahy also played basketball in high school and helped St. Mel win the national Catholic basketball championship. He played in one game for the Bears that year, recording one carry for one yard. He joined the independent Chicago Shamrocks later in the 1932 season.
Personal life Leahy died on March 12, 1978, in Walnut Creek, California.
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Who was Bernie Leahy?
American-football player (1908-1978)
When was Bernie Leahy born?
Bernie Leahy was born on 15 August 1908 in Illinois.
When did Bernie Leahy die?
Bernie Leahy died on 12 March 1978 in Walnut Creek.
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Bernie Leahy was an american football player.
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Bernie Leahy was American.
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