Leo Grady Presley (March 16, 1922 – September 1975) was an

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and fullback in the

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and started several games for the

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. He played college football at the

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. He was an assistant coach for the Midwest City Bombers, under Jake Spann. He was the very first head football coach at

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, in 1953-the year the school opened. He compiled a record of 30 wins and 20 losses, including a win over Midwest City in the first-ever rivalry game between the two schools. He left Del City in 1957. Del City High School Football Program

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