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Harry Callihan never made a basket at UC Santa Barbara. He never scored a touchdown, hit a home run, served an ace or assisted on a goal, but for nearly 30 years, he was one of the most valuable members of virtually all Gaucho teams. When an injury ended his football career at Western Michigan University, Harry chose to devote his professional career to athletic training. After earning his...

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1. 1. Mariah Creations, 4408-A Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-888-3839, 1-877-888-3839, Fax 505-888-7666

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   Published on: 6/1/2007   Last Visited: 3/15/2008

   Harold Callihan, ATC Retired
   
   UC Santa Barbara

2. 2. UC Santa Barbara Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Members ::

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   Published on: 1/1/1980   Last Visited: 5/26/2008

   Harry Callihan - Athletics Trainer
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   Harry CallihanAthletic Trainer (1965-94) Harry Callihan never made a basket at UC Santa Barbara.He never scored a touchdown, hit a home run, served an ace or assisted on a goal, but for nearly 30 years, he was one of the most valuable members of virtually all Gaucho teams.When an injury ended his football career at Western Michigan University, Harry chose to devote his professional career to athletic training.After earning his master's degree while working as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Utah, he moved to Santa Barbara and the rest is history.Harry was UCSB's first career Certified Athletic Trainer.His level of dedication to the student athlete was unsurpassed.While some are more comfortable with paper work and administrative duties, Harry was more comfortable helping student-athletes.Whether he was taping ankles, rehabilitating or evaluating an injury, or just getting to know them better, he preferred to be with the athletes.Harry understood the demands and the ins and outs of each athlete's particular sport.He would adjust his taping, bracing and rehabilitation style to fit that athlete.If he needed to improvise to get the job done, then he did so.This was just another form of his devotion to the university and its student-athletes.Harry was responsible for upgrading the facilities and staffing of the UCSB Athletic Training Room.He is highly respected by his peers, coaches, athletes and community.In fact, there were few, if any athletes who came through UCSB during his time that were not touched in some way by Harry Callihan.

3. 3. UC Santa Barbara Official Athletic Site

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   Bob transferred to UCSB continuing his education and study under head athletic trainer Harry Callihan.