John B. Sheridan

John Brinsley Sheridan (January 22, 1870 – April 14, 1930) was an Irish-born American sportswriter. He was a prominent sports journalist in St. Louis for over four decades and gained national recognition for his baseball writing in the Sporting News. He was posthumously named to the Baseball Hall of Fame's Honor Rolls of Baseball in 1946.

Early life and emigration John Brinsley Sheridan was born in County Meath, Ireland, to Richard and Rosetta (née O'Reilly) Sheridan. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 18 in 1888.

Career Sheridan began his journalism career upon his arrival in St. Louis. From 1888 through 1929, he worked for various St. Louis newspapers, establishing himself as an authoritative voice on multiple sports, including baseball, American football, boxing, and golf.

Death On April 14, 1930, Sheridan died in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 59. He was found hanging in his room at Alexian Brothers Hospital by a bathrobe cord. His death was ruled a suicide.

Legacy and honors In 1946, sixteen years after his death, Sheridan was posthumously honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was one of twelve writers inducted onto the Honor Rolls of Baseball (often called the "Roll of Honor") in the Hall's Class of 1946, recognizing his significant contributions to baseball journalism.