Larry Sullivan (gridiron football)
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Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1919 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1998 (aged 78) Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1939–1941 | Notre Dame |
| 1943 | Camp Lejeune |
| Position | Tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1947–1953 | Cathedral HS (ON) |
| 1954–1957 | McGill |
| 1958 | Boston College (Ends) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 7–16–1 (CIAU) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2x Hamilton city champions (1948, 1952) Ontario provincial champion (1951) | |
Lawrence Patrick Sullivan (November 2, 1919 – February 16, 1998)[1] was an American gridiron football player and coach who played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 1939 to 1941 and was the head coach of the McGill Redmen football team from 1954 to 1957.
Sullivan was the youngest of three children born to Irish immigrants in Brockton, Massachusetts. He played football and ice hockey at Brockton High School and was teammates with Rocky Marciano on the former. After graduating, he attended the University of Notre Dame on a football scholarship and was the starting left tackle on the undefeated 1941 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.[2] He graduated in 1942, but was unable to attended the commencement ceremonies because he had to report to officer training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.[3] He played tackle for the 1943 Camp Lejeune Marines football team.[4] On August 16, 1945, Sullivan married a navy nurse, Jane Smith, on the Admiralty Islands. Sullivan was discharged in 1946 with the rank of captain.[2]