John O'Leary (Canadian football)

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John O'Leary
Born: (1954-07-10) July 10, 1954 (age 69)
Port Washington, New York, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
CollegeNebraska
NFL draft1976, Round: 12, Pick: 330
Drafted byChicago Bears
Career history
As player
1977–1979Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
Career highlights and awards
AwardsGrey 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.

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