About John Sullivan
Born 1961. John Sullivan is an American american football player.
John Lloyd Sullivan (born November 15, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears.
Biography Sullivan was born on November 15, 1961, in Hartford, Connecticut.
Career After playing with the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League, Sullivan was drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players by the Green Bay Packers. He would later split the 1986 NFL season with the Packers and the San Diego Chargers. The following season, he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
He played at the collegiate level at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Who is John Sullivan?
American football defensive back
When was John Sullivan born?
John Sullivan was born on 15 November 1961 in Hartford.
What is John Sullivan's occupation?
John Sullivan is an american football player.
What nationality is John Sullivan?
John Sullivan is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sullivan (defensive back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sullivan. https://biography.guide/john-sullivan-american-football-player-1961/
MLA: "John Sullivan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sullivan-american-football-player-1961/.
Chicago: "John Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sullivan-american-football-player-1961/.
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