William Earl Callihan[1] (May 15, 1916 – August 23, 1986[2]) was a professional American football running back in the National Football League. 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]
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Born: | (1916-05-15)May 15, 1916 Paxton, Nebraska | ||||||
Died: | August 23, 1986(1986-08-23) (aged 70) Columbus, Nebraska | ||||||
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High school: | Grand Island (NE) | ||||||
College: | Nebraska | ||||||
Position: | Running back | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1939 / Round: 9 / Pick: 77 | ||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
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