Pat Leahy (American football)
American football player
Patrick Joseph Leahy (born March 19, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college soccer for the Saint Louis Billikens.
Early life
Leahy attended Augustinian Academy. He accepted a soccer scholarship from Saint Louis University. As a starting midfielder, he helped lead the school to 4 soccer NCAA finals, winning 3 national championships, while also receiving All-American honors.
In 1994, he was inducted into the Billiken Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Inductee.
Professional career
St. Louis Cardinals
Leahy was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals after the 1973 NFL draft, having participated in an open try-out, even though he didn't play football in college.
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