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.
John Sullivan
| Given name: | John Paul Sullivan |
| Nicknames: | None |
| Primary Pos: | Shortstop |
| Hght/Wght: | 5'10" / 170 lbs |
| Bats/Throws: | R / R |
| Born: | Nov 2, 1920 in Chicago, IL |
| Died: | Sep 20, 2007 in Homewood, IL (86 years old) |
| Debut: | Jun 7, 1942 |