Lahey was born in Dunbridge, Ohio, and attended Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Ohio.
He played college football for John Carroll.
[1] He also served in the Marine Corps during World War II and played on the 1945 El Toro Flying Marines football team.
He appeared in 26 games, 14 as a starter, and caught 30 passes for 351 yards.
[1][3] Lahey died in Northbrook, Illinois, in 2009.