Leo Sanford was born in Dallas, Texas, and came out of Fair Park High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Louisiana Tech and the 1951 NFL Draft, where the Chicago Cardinals took him in the 8th round, and it eventually earned him 2 Pro Bowl selections.
He was selected in the 8th round (No. 90 overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: Chicago Cardinals and Baltimore Colts. He died on March 22, 2024.
Career highlights
- NFL champion (1958)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1956-1957)
- Louisiana Tech Athletic Hall of Fame (1985)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1991)
Honors as listed in Leo Sanford's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Chicago Cardinals (1951–1957)
- Baltimore Colts (1958)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Leo Sanford go to?
Leo Sanford played high school football at Fair Park High School in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish).
Is Leo Sanford from Shreveport?
Leo Sanford played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Fair Park High School in Shreveport; he was born in Dallas, Texas.
Where did Leo Sanford play college football?
Leo Sanford played college football at Louisiana Tech.
When was Leo Sanford drafted?
Leo Sanford was drafted in the 8th round, No. 90 overall, of the 1951 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals.
What pro teams did Leo Sanford play for?
Leo Sanford's pro teams include Chicago Cardinals and Baltimore Colts.
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