Bill Callihan Explained

Bill Callihan should not be confused with Bill Callahan (American football).

Bill Callihan
Position:	Running back
Birth Date:	15 May 1916
Birth Place:	Paxton, Nebraska, U.S.
Death Place:	Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Draftyear:	1939
Draftround:	9
Draftpick:	77
High School:	Grand Island (NE)
College:	Nebraska
Pastteams:	Detroit Lions (1940–1945)
Statlabel1:	Rushing att-yards
Statvalue1:	33-105
Statlabel2:	Receptions-yards
Statvalue2:	32-387
Statlabel3:	Touchdowns
Statvalue3:	5
Pfr:	C/CallBi21

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bill Callihan . 2009-03-25 . pro-football-reference.com .
2. Web site: William E. Callihan . 2009-03-25 . findagrave.com .
3. Web site: Detroit Lions All-Time Player Roster . 2009-03-25 . detroitlions.com .
4. Web site: 1939 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.