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Leon Manley

1926 – 2010

American football player

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About Leon Manley

Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 83). Leon Manley was an American coach and american football player.

Willie Leon Manley (May 20, 1926 – March 13, 2010) was an American professional football player and coach. He was born in Hollis, Oklahoma. He lettered for three seasons as guard at the University of Oklahoma from 1947 to 1949. He was selected in the 1950 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers and was on their roster in 1950 and 1951. Later from 1953 to '54 he played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Interprovincial Football Union. After his playing career was through Manley pursued a coaching career and was a longtime assistant under Darrell Royal at Texas, first as offensive line coach and later succeeding Don Breaux as offensive coordinator. Royal was Manley's childhood friend and later a high school and college teammate.

Manley died in March 2010 in Austin, Texas.

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University of Oklahoma
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Willie Leon Manley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leon Manley?

American football player (1926-2010)

When was Leon Manley born?

Leon Manley was born on 20 May 1926 in Hollis.

When did Leon Manley die?

Leon Manley died on 13 March 2010 in Austin.

What was Leon Manley's occupation?

Leon Manley was a coach and american football player.

What nationality was Leon Manley?

Leon Manley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leon Manley

· Wikidata: Q6524778

· DBpedia: Leon Manley

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