Tuffy Leemans (Pro football. Born, Superior, WI, Nov. 12, 1912; died, Hillsboro Beach, FL, Jan. 19, 1979.) Signed partly on the recommendation of young Wellington Mara, Alphonse Emil Leemans proved to be an outstanding pro runner for his era. Leemans gained 830 yards on 206 carries as a rookie in 1936, leading the N.F.L. He […]
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