Temple University Athletics

Hall of Fame

Jim Callahan
Jim Callahan
  • Induction:
    1981
  • Class:
    1968
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. He played three years of varsity football at Cardinal Dougherty High School where he was a starter every season. He captained Dougherty as a senior when he led the team in scoring with eight touchdowns. He earned first team All-Catholic League honors.
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