John Sturdivant

For the labor union leader, see John Sturdivant (unionist).

John Sturdivant
No. 57[1]
Date of birth (1956-05-25) May 25, 1956
Place of birthNewport News, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)DL
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
US collegeMaryland
Career history
As player
1982New York Jets*
1983New Jersey Generals*
1983Miami Dolphins*
1983New York Jets*
1983–1987Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

John Leighton Sturdivant (born May 25, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive linemen who played five seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). 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.

Early life

John Leighton Sturdivant was born on May 26, 1956, in Newport News, Virginia.[1] He attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia.[1]

In 1977, Sturdivant accepted a scholarship to play college football for the Maryland Terrapins of the University of Maryland, College Park.[2] He was an art major with a liberal arts minor at Maryland.[2] In September 1978, head coach Jerry Claiborne granted Sturdivant a release from his scholarship.[2] A week later, Sturdivant accepted a scholarship to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes of Ohio State University.[2] He had to sit out the 1978 season due to NCAA transfer rules. Sturdivant did not end up playing for the Buckeyes.[1]

Professional career

Sturdivant played for a minor league football team in 1981.[3]

Sturdivant signed with the New York Jets on June 15, 1982, later surviving the team's final preseason cutdown, but was released before the start of the regular season.[4][5][6]

Sturdivant was signed by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League on October 28, 1982.[7] He was released by the Generals on February 28, 1983.[8]

Sturdivant signed with the Miami Dolphins on May 10, 1983.[4][9] He was waived on August 8, 1983.[10]

Sturdivant signed with the Jets again on August 11, 1983.[11] He was released by the Jets on August 29, 1983.[12]

Sturdivant then signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and dressed in one game during the 1983 season.[1] He signed a multi-year contract extension on December 19, 1983.[13] He dressed in 14 games in 1984, 12 games in 1985, and 12 games in 1986.[1] He dressed in one game during the 1987 season and left the team after refusing to be transferred to the practice roster.[1][14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "JOHN STURDIVANT". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "John Sturdivant Accepts Grid Grant To Ohio State". Daily Press. September 22, 1978. p. 34. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "John Sturdivant Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "NEW JERSEY GENERALS". The Index-Journal. October 29, 1982. p. 9. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  8. ^ "Monday's Sports Transactions". United Press International. February 28, 1983. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  9. ^ "Dolphs' Diana Retires For Medical School". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. July 16, 1983. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  10. ^ "Miami Dolphins". Fort Pierce Tribune. Associated Press. August 9, 1983. pp. B3. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "SPORTS TRANSACTIONS". The Hour. August 12, 1983. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  12. ^ "MONDAY'S NFL CUTS". The Washington Post. August 30, 1983. Archived from the original on August 16, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  13. ^ "Football". Waterloo Region Record. Associated Press. December 20, 1983. pp. C4. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  14. ^ Bender, Jim (September 15, 1987). "The middle man..." The Winnipeg Sun. p. 54. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
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