Jim Leonard coached the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1945 season. He is one of six head coaches who led the Steelers for one season or less.
College play
Leonard played college football at Notre Dame after an outstanding high school career at St Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia. He got opportunities to play following injuries to fullbacks ahead of him on the depth chart. He played up to his potential when given the opportunity and newspapers say he outshined starting fullback 1932 all-American George Melinkovich when given the opportunity.
College football concerned itself with sickness even back then as we deal with the coronavirus in 2020.