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Bill Callihan

William Earl Callihan was a professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). A 9th round selection out of Nebraska in the 1939 NFL draft, Callihan played for six seasons for the Detroit Lions (1940–1945).

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Bill Callihan
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PositionsRunning back, offensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1916-05-15)May 15, 1916
Paxton, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1986(1986-08-23) (aged 70)
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolGrand Island (NE)
CollegeNebraska
NFL draft1939: 9th round, 77th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards105
Rushing average3.2
Receptions32
Receiving yards387
Total touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Earl Callihan1 (May 15, 1916 – August 23, 19862) 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).34

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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.
  4. "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.