Juan Sheridan

Juan Sheridan was born in Havana Cuba and played nine seasons for the Montreal Alouettes at Tackle and Middle Guard  from 1949 to 1957.   During World War II, with most of the civilian teams suspending play, Sheridan played for the Montreal Navy team that won a Grey Cup in 1944.  After the war, Sheridan joined the Toronto Indians of the ORFU for two seasons (1946 and 1947) then played with Toronto Balmby Beach when the Beaches and the Indians merged in 1948*.  In 1949, Sheridan joined the Alouettes and won his second Grey Cup as the Larks defeated Calgary 28-15. Juan Sheridan passed away from a heart attack on October 7, 1969.

Sheridan On Roster For 1944 Grey Cup

Sheridan In Team Picture of 1956 Montreal Als - November 20, 1956

Sheridan Resigns With Alouettes - July 10, 1952

Juan Sheridan Quits Football - June 19, 1958

Ex Alouette Sheridan Dies - October 8, 1969

Playing The Field by Dink Carroll - 25th Anniversary Reunion For 1944 Navy Team - November 8, 1969

GP+Points
Year Team GP PTS
1944 MNAV

1946 TI

1947 TI

1948 TBB

1949 MON 10 0
1950 MON 9 0
1951 MON 12 0
1952 MON 12 0
1953 MON 11 2
1954 MON 14 0
1955 MON 12 5
1956 MON 11 0
1957 MON 14 0

There were no official games played stats kept in the East until 1960.  These numbers come from the 2004 Montreal Media Guide and are unofficial. 

 

 

1957 Juan Sheridan