William Shannahan

William P. Shannahan (February 2, 1870 - October 22, 1937) was 3rd president of St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa from 1906 - 1915. His nickname was "Big Bill" and he was raised i n Williamsburg, Iowa. He was the college's first captain of the football team, and graduated from the institution in 1896. He worked in the philosophy department before taking his role as the president. During his term, the east wing of Ambrose Hall was build, which contained an auditorium, classrooms, and living quarters. After leaving St. Ambrose, Shannahan pastored in Iowa City, until he was named Sacred Heart Cathedral pastor and Vicar General of the Diocese of Davenport in 1932.