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{{Short description|American football player and coach (1933–2017)}}
{{For|the baseball player|Ray Callahan (baseball)}}
{{For|the baseball player|Ray Callahan (baseball)}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1933|4|28}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1933|4|28}}
| birth_place = Loretta, Kentucky
| birth_place = [[Loretto, Kentucky]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2017|9|2|1933|4|28}}
| sport = [[American football|Football]]
| death_place = [[Bracey, Virginia]], U.S.
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| overall_record = 20–23
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| coach_team2 = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] (assistant)
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| coach_years3 = 1969–1972
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| coach_team3 = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]]
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| coach_team6 = [[Chicago Bears]] (OL)
| coach_years7 = 1978–1980
| coach_team7 = [[Washington Redskins]] (OL)
| coach_years8 = 1981–1982
| coach_team8 = [[History of the Houston Oilers|Houston Oilers]] (DL)
| coach_years9 = 1983–1989
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'''Kenneth Ray Callahan''' (born April 28, 1933) is a former [[American football]] player and coach. He was recruited by Coach [[Paul Bear Bryant]] at [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky]] in 1953 under a full scholarship. Coach Bryant mentored him often taking him fishing and along on other recruiting trips to convince players to come to U.K. to play. He later coached for his alma mater as an assistant coach from 1963 to 1966. He then moved to [[University of Cincinnati|Cincinnati]] as an assistant coach for 2 years before becoming the head football coach from 1969 to 1972, compiling a record of 20&ndash;23. His first pro team was in 1973 with the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] as a linebacker coach under former teammate [[Howard Schnellenberger]]. Callahan then took a chance with the [[World Football League]] [[Florida Blazers]] with [[Jack Pardee]]. The Blazers made it to the World Bowl losing to the Birmingham Americans by 1 point but with controversy in the officiating. Coach Callahan then bolted back to the NFL with the [[Chicago Bears]] as the offensive line coach in front of [[Walter Peyton]] for his first 3 years as a player. The Washington Redskins was his next stop for 3 years of offensive line coach again with Jack Pardee at the helm. Callahan then headed south to Texas with the [[History of the Houston Oilers|Houston Oilers]] as the defensive line coach for 2 years. [[Joe Walton]] then called upon Ray Callahan to lead up the defensive line "sack attack" consisting of [[Barry Bennett]], [[Marty Lyons]], [[Joe Klecko]], [[Mark Gastineau]], of the [[New York Jets]] for the next 7 years. Callahan is now retired living in Bracey, Va on Lake Gaston enjoying lake life with his high school sweetheart wife Essie "Lee" Dorsey. He has a son, Kenneth Ray Callahan, Jr; 3 daughters, Karen Lee Callahan, Terri Lynn Caravousanos, Toni Kay Callahan; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
'''Kenneth Ray Callahan''' (April 28, 1933 – September 2, 2017) was an [[American football]] player and coach. He was recruited by Coach [[Paul Bear Bryant]] at the [[University of Kentucky]] in 1952 under a full scholarship. Coach Bryant mentored him often taking him fishing and along on other recruiting trips to convince players to come to U.K. to play. He later coached for his alma mater as an assistant coach from 1963 to 1966. He then moved to [[University of Cincinnati]] as an assistant coach for 2 years before becoming the head football coach from 1969 to 1972, compiling a record of 20&ndash;23. His first pro team was in 1973 with the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] as a linebacker coach under former teammate [[Howard Schnellenberger]]. Callahan then took a chance with the [[World Football League]] [[Florida Blazers]] with [[Jack Pardee]]. The Blazers made it to the World Bowl losing to the Birmingham Americans by 1 point but with controversy in the officiating. Coach Callahan then bolted back to the NFL with the [[Chicago Bears]] as the offensive line coach in front of [[Walter Peyton]] for his first 3 years as a player. The Washington Redskins was his next stop for 3 years of offensive line coach again with Jack Pardee at the helm. Callahan then headed south to Texas with the [[History of the Houston Oilers|Houston Oilers]] as the defensive line coach for 2 years. [[Joe Walton]] then called upon Ray Callahan to lead up the defensive line "sack exchange" consisting of [[Barry Bennett]], [[Marty Lyons]], [[Joe Klecko]], [[Mark Gastineau]], of the [[New York Jets]] for the next 7 years. Callahan retired to Bracey, Va on Lake Gaston and enjoyed lake life with his high school sweetheart wife Essie "Lee" Dorsey. Callahan died on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://obittree.com/obituary/us/virginia/clarksville/watkins-cooper-lyon-funeral-home-inc/kenneth-callahan/3120260/|title = Obituaries &#124; Tribute Archive| date=4 August 2023 }}</ref>


==Head coaching record==
==Head coaching record==
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{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati Bearcats]]
| conf = [[Missouri Valley Conference]]
| startyear = 1969
| endyear = single
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| year = 1969
| championship =
| year = [[1969 NCAA University Division football season|1969]]
| name = Cincinnati
| name = [[1969 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati]]
| overall = 4&ndash;6
| conference =
| overall = 4–6
| confstanding =
| conference = 2–3
| confstanding = T–3rd
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{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
| name = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati Bearcats]]
| conf = NCAA University Division independent
| startyear = 1970
| endyear = 1972
}}
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| year = 1970
| championship =
| year = [[1970 NCAA University Division football season|1970]]
| name = Cincinnati
| name = [[1970 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati]]
| overall = 7&ndash;4
| conference =
| overall = 7–4
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| year = 1971
| championship =
| year = [[1971 NCAA University Division football season|1971]]
| name = Cincinnati
| name = [[1971 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati]]
| overall = 7&ndash;4
| conference =
| overall = 7–4
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{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
| year = 1972
| championship =
| year = [[1972 NCAA University Division football season|1972]]
| name = Cincinnati
| name = [[1972 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati]]
| overall = 2&ndash;9
| overall = 2–9
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| championship =
{{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal
| name = Cincinnati
| overall = 20–23
| confrecord = 2–3
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End
| overall = 20–23
| bowls = no
| poll = no
| polltype =
| legend = no
}}
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End||legend=no|overall=20&ndash;23}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{CFBCR|309|Ray Callahan}}


{{Cincinnati Bearcats football coach navbox}}
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football player and coach
| DATE OF BIRTH = April 28, 1933
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Kentucky
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 17 July 2024

For the baseball player, see Ray Callahan (baseball).

Ray Callahan
Biographical details
Born(1933-04-28)April 28, 1933
Loretto, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 2017(2017-09-02) (aged 84)
Bracey, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1953–1956Kentucky
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1966Kentucky (assistant)
1967–1968Cincinnati (assistant)
1969–1972Cincinnati
1973Baltimore Colts (LB)
1974Florida Blazers (assistant)
1975-1977Chicago Bears (OL)
1978–1980Washington Redskins (OL)
1981–1982Houston Oilers (DL)
1983–1989New York Jets (DL)
Head coaching record
Overall20–23

Kenneth Ray Callahan (April 28, 1933 – September 2, 2017) was an American football player and coach. He was recruited by Coach Paul Bear Bryant at the University of Kentucky in 1952 under a full scholarship. Coach Bryant mentored him often taking him fishing and along on other recruiting trips to convince players to come to U.K. to play. He later coached for his alma mater as an assistant coach from 1963 to 1966. He then moved to University of Cincinnati as an assistant coach for 2 years before becoming the head football coach from 1969 to 1972, compiling a record of 20–23. His first pro team was in 1973 with the Baltimore Colts as a linebacker coach under former teammate Howard Schnellenberger. Callahan then took a chance with the World Football League Florida Blazers with Jack Pardee. The Blazers made it to the World Bowl losing to the Birmingham Americans by 1 point but with controversy in the officiating. Coach Callahan then bolted back to the NFL with the Chicago Bears as the offensive line coach in front of Walter Peyton for his first 3 years as a player. The Washington Redskins was his next stop for 3 years of offensive line coach again with Jack Pardee at the helm. Callahan then headed south to Texas with the Houston Oilers as the defensive line coach for 2 years. Joe Walton then called upon Ray Callahan to lead up the defensive line "sack exchange" consisting of Barry Bennett, Marty Lyons, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, of the New York Jets for the next 7 years. Callahan retired to Bracey, Va on Lake Gaston and enjoyed lake life with his high school sweetheart wife Essie "Lee" Dorsey. Callahan died on September 2, 2017.[1]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Cincinnati Bearcats (Missouri Valley Conference) (1969)
1969 Cincinnati 4–6 2–3 T–3rd
Cincinnati Bearcats (NCAA University Division independent) (1970–1972)
1970 Cincinnati 7–4
1971 Cincinnati 7–4
1972 Cincinnati 2–9
Cincinnati: 20–23 2–3
Total: 20–23

References

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  1. ^ "Obituaries | Tribute Archive". August 4, 2023.
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