Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Callahan graduated from Ursuline High School in 1946. He went on to play college football at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he received a bachelor\'s degree in mathematics in 1951 and a master\'s degree in educational administration in 1952.\n', '

From 1970 - 1975, Callahan was principal of Boylan Catholic High School, and in 1971 he became the first superintendent of the Rockford Area Catholic Schools. Prior to this, Callahan served a variety of positions at Boylan, including the first athletic director, first head coach in football, basketball, and chair of the mathematics department.\n', '

In 1975, Callahan became the Assistant Secretary of State for Illinois under Secretary Michael Howlett.\n', '

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