Bill Callinan

Bill Callinan was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.He played for Western Suburbs as a winger.

Callinan made his debut for Western Suburbs in 1952 against Balmain at Pratten Park.The same year Wests defeated South Sydney 22-10 in the grand final claiming their fourth and final premiership.The match was remembered due to its controversy with Souths claiming they were denied two legitimate tries and Western Suburbs being awarded a try off a blatant knock on.Callinan played one more season with Western Suburbs in 1953.At representative level, Callinan played for Queensland on two occasions.