Jim Callahan, Temple University
Football – Class of 1969
A standout for Temple during the 1966, 1967 and 1968 seasons, Jim Callahan set numerous records. An outstanding pass receiver, he accomplished the incredible by scoring touchdowns the first 10 times he touched the football. He held the Temple records for longest touchdown pass caught, 90 yards, most touchdown passes caught in a season, 14, most touchdown passes caught in a career, 36, most yardage gained pass receiving in a career, 1,848, most touchdowns scored in a season, 14 and most touchdowns scored in a career, 36, at the time. He shared two other records as well, such as most points in one game, 30, and most touchdowns in one game, 5. He earned many honors as a collegian. Callahan led Temple to the 1967 MAC University Division Title. He spent the 1969 season playing for the Alabama Hawks of the Continental Football League. Callahan was inducted into the Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981.
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