Leo Lewis (running back)

Leo Lewis
No. 29
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1933-02-04)February 4, 1933
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 2013(2013-08-30) (aged 80)
Columbia, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
CollegeLincoln (MO)
NFL draft1955: 6th round, 64th overall pick
Career history
19551966Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Awards and highlights

Leo Everett Lewis Jr. (February 4, 1933 – August 30, 2013) was an American gridiron football player and coach. He played college football as a running back for Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, from 1951 to 1954 and professionally with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1955 to 1966. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Lincoln, from 1973 to 1975.