John Sheridan (24 November 1933 – 13 November 2012) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Lock Lane ARLFC, and Castleford (captain), as a centre, or loose forward,[2][3][4] and coached at club level for Castleford, Leeds and Doncaster.[5][6]
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| Born | 24 November 1933 Pontefract, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 November 2012 (aged 78)[1] Castleford, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 0 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre, Loose forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honoured at Castleford Tigers
editSheridan is a Tigers Hall of Fame Inductee.[7] He joined Castleford from local side Lock Lane, choosing his home town club over Hunslet F.C.
During the early part of his career he was a strong running centre who regularly topped the club's try scoring lists. After the 1958/59 season John moved into the pack, and took up the loose forward role. He was named captain as the club began to climb the league table in the early 1960s. Injuries took a toll, and he moved into coaching. From 1964 to 1982, Sheridan was "A" team coach at Castleford, winning nine Yorkshire Senior Championships, and six Yorkshire Senior Cups. Sheridan was the coach of Castleford, his first game in charge was on 18 August 1972, and his last game in charge was on 2 May 1973,[6] and then spent the following year at arch rivals Leeds before returning to Wheldon Road. He returned to coaching at Doncaster, and turned the club around. He was voted the most influential person in the club's history by the Dons fans. [citation needed]
Background
editSheridan was born in Pontefract,[8] of Irish, and English parentage, and grew up in the Wheldon Lane area of Castleford in a large Catholic family. As part of his National Service he joined the Royal Air Force for two years, mainly working as a bar man in the officers mess, and playing Rugby Union. Once back in Castleford he signed for Castleford, and also worked in industry alongside his rugby league career.
Personal life
editHis marriage to Hilda (née Hunter) (birth registered during second 1⁄4 1934 in Pontefract district) was registered in fourth 1⁄4 1957 in Pontefract district[9] The couple had two daughters; Gail M. Sheridan (birth registered during first 1⁄4 1959 in Pontefract district), and Ann. Also grandfather to Thomas, Julieann, Charley, Nikki, Daniel, Kay and Bryony. Great-grandad to Bethany, Ruby and Hollie-Ann.
References
edit- ^ Hossack, Steve. "Former Doncaster Dons boss John Sheridan will be missed". Beverley Guardian. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ^ Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
- ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Coach Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Hall of Fame at castigers.com". castigers. 31 December 2008. Archived from the original on 6 May 2006. Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.