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]

Bill Callihan
Personal information
Born:(1916-05-15)May 15, 1916
Paxton, Nebraska, U.S.
Died:August 23, 1986(1986-08-23) (aged 70)
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Career information
High school:Grand Island (NE)
College:Nebraska
Position:Running back
NFL draft:1939 / round: 9 / pick: 77
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing att-yards:33-105
Receptions-yards:32-387
Touchdowns:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ "Bill Callihan". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  2. ^ "William E. Callihan". findagrave.com. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  3. ^ "Detroit Lions All-Time Player Roster" (PDF). detroitlions.com. Retrieved March 25, 2009. [dead link]
  4. ^ "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.