About Bill Callihan
Lived 1916 – 1986 (aged 70). Bill Callihan was an American american football player.
William Earl Callihan (May 15, 1916 – August 23, 1986 ) 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).
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Who was Bill Callihan?
American football player (1916-1986)
When was Bill Callihan born?
Bill Callihan was born on 15 May 1916 in Paxton.
When did Bill Callihan die?
Bill Callihan died on 23 August 1986 in Columbus, Nebraska.
What was Bill Callihan's occupation?
Bill Callihan was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Callihan?
Bill Callihan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Callihan. https://biography.guide/bill-callihan/
MLA: "Bill Callihan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-callihan/.
Chicago: "Bill Callihan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-callihan/.
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