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George Sullivan, 92, American NFL player (Frankford Yellow Jackets).
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|George Henry Sullivan (March 15, 1897 – July 5, 1989) was an American football back who played two seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Quakers and Atlantic City Roses.
Early life
George Henry Sullivan was born on March 15, 1897 in Baldwinsville, New York. He attended Cortland High School in Cortland, New York.
Professional career
Frankford Yellow Jackets
Sullivan played in 22 games, starting twelve, for the Frankford Yellow Jackets from 1924 to 1925.
Philadelphia Quakers
Sullivan played in eight games, starting six, for the Philadelphia Quakers of the American Football League during the 1926 season. The AFL folded after the 1926 season.
Atlantic City Roses
Sullivan signed with the Atlantic City Roses of the Eastern League of Professional Football in 1927.
Personal life
Sullivan died on July 5, 1989, in Woodbury, New Jersey, at the age of 92.
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