He collected 59 putouts and 24 assists, and committed 3 errors, in 13 games as a major league catcher.

[2] Sullivan began playing professional baseball in 1899 with a club in St. Thomas, Ontario.

He appeared in 58 games for the Grizzlies in 1900 and compiled a .329 batting average with five triples and six stolen bases.

He spent three years with the Saints and helped lead the club to three consecutive American Association championships from 1903 to 1905.

[5] He eventually reached terms with the Tigers and made his major league debut on April 19, 1905.

[1] He refused to sign a contract at the proposed rate of $350 per month and was sent back to Kansas City.

In June 1924, he collapsed and died within three minutes while playing in a practice game of baseball at Shaw Field, Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minnesota.