Dan Sullivan

Daniel Joseph Sullivan (September 1, 1939 – April 7, 2025) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL) from 1962 through 1972. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. Sullivan started in two Super Bowls for the Colts, including their win in Super Bowl V.

Early life and college Sullivan was born on September 1, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Dorchester. He played football at Boston Technical High School, as well as hockey as a defenseman. He made all-scholastic teams in both football and hockey.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. He was on the dean's list three of his four years at BC.

Professional football career The Colts selected Sullivan in the third round of the 1962 NFL draft with the 37th overall pick. The American Football League's Los Angeles Chargers also drafted him in the AFL draft (80th overall). In his rookie season, he played some on offense and defense.

In 1967, the Colts offense led the NFL in yardage, and was second in points scored. The team's record was 11–1–2, but they missed the playoffs because of a division tie with the Los Angeles Rams.

In 1968, Sullivan was named first-team All-Conference by The Sporting News. The Colts won the 1968 NFL championship, and their offense that year was second in the NFL in scoring and fourth in total offensive yards. Sullivan appeared in Super Bowl III as the starting right guard, a loss to the New York Jets. The Colts won the 1970 AFC championship game over the Oakland Raiders. They went on to win Super Bowl V over the Dallas Cowboys, with Sullivan as the starting right tackle. He was known for his speed in leading sweeps. Sullivan also worked for Eastern Sales and Marketing, run by his college linemate John Buckley, where he became a senior vice president in charge of corporate sales and marketing. After retiring, he remained close friends with Colts legendary Hall of fame quarterback Johnny Unitas. One of Sullivan's keepsakes is a photo of Unitas and Sullivan's daughter Julie, who has Down syndrome, laughing arm-in-arm. He was survived by his wife of over 60 years, Lorraine (Rabbitt) Sullivan, three children, and three grandchildren.