John Sturdivant

John Sturdivant (born May 26, 1956) is a former American football defensive linemen who played five seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at the University of Maryland, College Park. He was also a member of the New York Jets, New Jersey Generals and Miami Dolphins.

John Sturdivant
Born: (1956-05-26) May 26, 1956
Hampton, Virginia
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DL
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
CollegeMaryland
Career history
As player
1982New York Jets*
1982–1983New Jersey Generals*
1983Miami Dolphins*
1983New York Jets*
1983–1987Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Professional career

Sturdivant played for a minor league football team in 1981.[1]

New York Jets

Sturdivant signed with the New York Jets in 1982, surviving the team's final preseason cutdown, but was released before the start of the regular season.[2][3]

New Jersey Generals

Sturdivant was signed by the New Jersey Generals on October 28, 1982.[4] He was released by the Generals on February 28, 1983.[5]

Miami Dolphins

Sturdivant was a member of the Miami Dolphins during the 1983 off-season.[6]

New York Jets

Sturdivant signed with the New York Jets on August 11, 1983.[7] He was released by the Jets on August 29, 1983.[8]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Sturdivant played in 41 games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1983 to 1987.[9]

References
  1. Wallace, William N. (September 7, 1982). "INJURIES INFLUENCE CUTS BY JETS". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  2. Eskenazi, Gerald (August 12, 1983). "JET SCOUT STALKS CHARGERS". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  3. Litsky, Frank (September 7, 1982). "Rutledge Reports; Reed Cut". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  4. "NEW JERSEY GENERALS". The Index-Journal. October 29, 1982. p. 9. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  5. "Monday's Sports Transactions". United Press International. February 28, 1983. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  6. "Dolphs' Diana Retires For Medical School". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. July 16, 1983. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  7. "SPORTS TRANSACTIONS". The Hour. August 12, 1983. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  8. "MONDAY'S NFL CUTS". The Washington Post. August 30, 1983. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  9. "John Sturdivant". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
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