Leo Cahill

Leo Cahill (July 30, 1928 – February 15, 2018) was an American head coach and general manager in the Canadian Football League (CFL), much of it spent with the Toronto Argonauts.

Leo Cahill
Nickname(s)Leo The Lip
Born:(1928-07-30)July 30, 1928
Utica, Illinois, U.S.
Died:February 15, 2018(2018-02-15) (aged 89)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Career history
As coach
1960s
19671972Toronto Argonauts
19771978Toronto Argonauts
As player
1947Illinois Fighting Illini
As manager
19861988Toronto Argonauts
1996Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
  • Goodwill ambassador for the Argonauts
  • Colour commentator for CFL telecasts on CBC between 1981 and 1985
AwardsAnnis Stukus Trophy (CFL Coach of the Year)
HonoursOntario Sports Hall of Fame (2013)
Military career
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army
ConflictKorean War
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