Gallagher grew up in Windsor, Ontario and attended the University of Detroit High School and Assumption College.
[1] Following the end of World War II, Jack Adams wanted to start a new hockey league to fill dates at the Detroit Olympia.
Huber was also the public relations director for the Detroit Red Wings and Gallagher served as the team's statistician.
[3] In 1960, he was appointed to the newly created position of commissioner, which was full-time and had broader powers over league affairs.
[13] The IHL recognized him with the Frank Gallagher Trophy, awarded to the regular season champion of the north division.