George B. Sparkman, Jr.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1886 Tampa, Florida |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Miami, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| 1908 | Auburn |
| Position(s) | End/Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| ? | Hillsborough High School |
| 1919 | Florida (assistant) |
| 1923 | Hillsborough High School |
George Bascom Sparkman, Jr. (January 31, 1886 – July 7, 1924) was an American football player and coach, once a key figure in Florida athletics.[1] Sparkman played and later coached at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, posting wins over rival St. Pete.[1][2][3] Among his pupils at Hillsborough High were Dutch Stanley and Speedy Walker. Sparkman assisted the 1919 Florida Gators football team.[4] He played for coach Mike Donahue's Auburn Tigers football team in 1908. He possibly saved a touchdown by recovering a fumble against Sewanee at the 2-yard line.[5] He also ran for a 65-yard touchdown against Georgia Tech.[6] Sparkman died at the age of just 38 of tetanus.[1]
Early years
George Bascom Sparkman, Jr. was born to George Sr., an attorney and mayor of Tampa, and Mary Elizabeth Kershaw on January 31, 1886. He married Pearl Luther of Albertville, Alabama.[7]
References
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- ↑ http://bigcountypreps.com/181/team-history/hillsborough-terriers/
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- ↑ "Auburn Downs Mountain Men", Montgomery Advertiser, October 25, 1908.
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- ↑ http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00055122/00001/51j
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