Bill Callihan
American football player (1916–1986)
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William Earl Callihan[1] (May 15, 1916 – August 23, 1986[2]) was a professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). A 9th round selection (77th overall pick) out of Nebraska in the 1939 NFL draft, Callihan played for six seasons for the Detroit Lions (1940–1945).[3][4]
PositionsRunning back
Offensive tackle
Offensive tackle
BornMay 15, 1916
Paxton, Nebraska, U.S.
Paxton, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1986 (aged 70)
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Positions | Running back Offensive tackle | ||||||||||||
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| Born | May 15, 1916 Paxton, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | August 23, 1986 (aged 70) Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Grand Island (NE) | ||||||||||||
| College | Nebraska | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1939: 9th round, 77th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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