About John Sullivan
Lived 1920 – 2007 (aged 86). John Sullivan was an American baseball player and shortstop.
John Paul Sullivan (November 2, 1920 – September 20, 2007) was an American professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns. Sullivan was the Senators' starting shortstop from 1942 until 1944, when his career was interrupted by World War II. Upon his return in 1947, he was mainly used as a reserve. Sullivan was a lifelong resident of Homewood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sullivan?
baseball shortstop from the United States (1920–2007)
When was John Sullivan born?
John Sullivan was born on 2 November 1920 in Chicago.
When did John Sullivan die?
John Sullivan died on 20 September 2007 in Homewood.
What was John Sullivan's occupation?
John Sullivan was a baseball player and shortstop.
What nationality was John Sullivan?
John Sullivan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sullivan (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sullivan. https://biography.guide/john-sullivan-baseball-player-1920/
MLA: "John Sullivan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sullivan-baseball-player-1920/.
Chicago: "John Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sullivan-baseball-player-1920/.
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