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Bill Callihan

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Bill Callihan
No. 45, 34, 25
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 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]

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.