About Bob Callahan
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Bob Callahan was an American american football player.
Robert Francis Callahan (September 26, 1923 – March 10, 2011) was an American football player. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Beaumont High School where he was the captain of the football and basketball teams. He played college football as a center for the University of Missouri in 1942, but his education was interrupted by two years in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
In January 1947, Callahan announced that he was leaving school and hoped to play professional football. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 31st round (289th overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft. He opted instead to sign with the Brooklyn Dodgers in April 1947, but he did not appear in any games. Callahan died in March 2011. His last listed residence was in Orange County, California.
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Who was Bob Callahan?
American football player (1923-2011)
When was Bob Callahan born?
Bob Callahan was born on 26 September 1923 in St. Louis.
When did Bob Callahan die?
Bob Callahan died on 10 March 2011.
What was Bob Callahan's occupation?
Bob Callahan was an american football player.
What nationality was Bob Callahan?
Bob Callahan was American.
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· DBpedia: Bob Callahan (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Callahan. https://biography.guide/bob-callahan-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bob Callahan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-callahan-american-football-player/.
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