G

About George Sullivan

George Sullivan, 92, American NFL player (Frankford Yellow Jackets).

Explore other notable deaths in 1989 or deaths in July 1989.

The Deaths Archive presents

How well do you know George Sullivan?

Explore their life. Test your knowledge. Beat the challenge.

10 questions · One legacy · How much do you really know?

Challenge your friends

Play together in real-time.

Advertisement

Full Biography

|

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.

Content from Wikipedia — licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Interactive

Test Your Knowledge – Trivia Challenge

How well do you know this person's life and legacy?

No account needed to play. Sign in to keep your score on the leaderboard.

Books & Media

Find books, audiobooks and films about George Sullivan on Amazon.

Available at Amazon

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Sources

People who died on July 5

Spotted an error?

Help us keep the archive accurate. Report a correction with a source.

Report an error for George Sullivan →

Advertisement

We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics 4 and PostHog) and advertising (Google AdSense) to understand site usage and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of these cookies. See our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy for details.