John Sheridan (rugby league)

John Sheridan (24 November 1933 – 13 November 2012) was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1950s and '60s, and coach of the 1970s and '80s, playing at club level for Castleford (captain), as a Centre, or Loose forward/Lock, i.e. number 3 or 4, or 13. This was during the era of contested scrums. He went on to coach at club level for Castleford, Leeds and Doncaster.

Sheridan was a Tigers Hall Of Fame Inductee. He joined Castleford Tigers from local side Castleford Lock Lane, choosing his home town club over Leeds outfit Hunslet.

During the early part of his career he was a strong running centre who regularly topped the clubs 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 1964–82, Sheridan was "A" team coach at Castleford, winning nine Yorkshire Senior Championships and six Yorkshire Senior Cups. John took charge of the Tigers first team for the 1973 season and then spent the following year at arch rivals Leeds Rhinos before returning to Wheldon Road. He returned to coaching at Doncaster RLFC and turned the club around. He was voted the most influential person in the clubs history by the Dons fans.