August 5, 2020 – Cecil Leonard (TUAHOF Class 1987) passed away on August 5 in Statesboro, GA.
Leonard played football at Tuskegee Institute from 1964-1969. He was drafted by the New York Jets in 1969 and played five years with three professional teams as a defensive back.
Leonard later coached at Tuskegee and also was a successful high school head coach.
Cecil Leonard graduated from Tuskegee in 1969 and was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.
Cecil’s daughter Tiffany Leonard is an alumni of your University and an accomplished Engineer. I think it’s important information to report.