About Con Sullivan
Lived 1928 – 2022 (aged 93). Con Sullivan was a British association football player.
Cornelius Sullivan (22 August 1928 – 14 April 2022) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Arsenal and Bristol City.
Sullivan is arguably most notable for his part in a memorable own goal scored by team-mate Dennis Evans in a game against Blackpool in December 1955. With Arsenal winning 4–0, Sullivan and Evans heard what they thought was the final whistle, and while Sullivan turned to retrieve his cap, Evans kicked the ball past him into his own net. The whistle had in fact come from the crowd, and Evans' own goal counted; the match finished 4–1.
Sullivan died in April 2022, at the age of 93.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Con Sullivan?
English footballer (born 1928)
When was Con Sullivan born?
Con Sullivan was born on 22 August 1928 in Bristol.
When did Con Sullivan die?
Con Sullivan died on 14 April 2022 in Bristol.
What was Con Sullivan's occupation?
Con Sullivan was an association football player.
What nationality was Con Sullivan?
Con Sullivan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Con Sullivan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Con Sullivan. https://biography.guide/con-sullivan/
MLA: "Con Sullivan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/con-sullivan/.
Chicago: "Con Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/con-sullivan/.
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