Leonhard was also praised for his high football IQ, which has obviously translated into his career after playing football. It was because he worked harder than them. He ended up being one of the all-time greats and it wasn’t because he was bigger, faster or stronger than anybody else. He had more heart than skill, but his hard work is what paid off in the end.
Leonhard was a former walk-on and a pioneer for much of what Wisconsin is today.
