Ray Callahan

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

Ray Callahan

Biographical details
Born	April 28th, 1933 Loretta, KY
Head coaching record
Overall	20–23

Ray Callahan is a former American football player and coach. He was recruited by Coach Paul Bear Bryant at the University of 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 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 contraversy 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.

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs	Coaches#	AP°
1969	Cincinnati	4–6
1970	Cincinnati	7–4
1971	Cincinnati	7–4
1972	Cincinnati	2–9
Total:		20–23
†Indicates Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, BCS, or CFP / New Years' Six bowl. #Rankings from final Coaches Poll.

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