[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.
[citation needed] Sheridan 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.
Also grandfather to Thomas, Julieann, Charley, Nikki, Daniel, Kay and Bryony.