About Jimmy Sullivan
Lived 1896 – 1983 (aged 87). Jimmy Sullivan was an Australian australian rules football player.
James Andrew Sullivan (8 April 1896 – 1 May 1983) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Sullivan was one of the small players in the Essendon team of the 1920s which earned them the nickname "mosquito fleet". A wingman of considerable pace, he vice captained Essendon in 1923 but was not selected in premiership side that year. He did however become a premiership player the following season in the league's new round robin finals format before finishing his career with a stint at Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Sullivan?
Australian rules footballer (1896-1983)
When was Jimmy Sullivan born?
Jimmy Sullivan was born on 8 April 1896 in Maryborough.
When did Jimmy Sullivan die?
Jimmy Sullivan died on 1 May 1983 in Brunswick West.
What was Jimmy Sullivan's occupation?
Jimmy Sullivan was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Sullivan?
Jimmy Sullivan was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Sullivan (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Sullivan. https://biography.guide/jimmy-sullivan-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Sullivan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-sullivan-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-sullivan-australian-rules-football-player/.
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