George B. Sparkman Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge B. Sparkman Jr.
American-football player (1886-1924)
Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1886
Place of Birth: Tampa, Florida, United States
Date of Death: 07-Jul-1924
Profession: American football player
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About George B. Sparkman Jr.
- George Bascom Sparkman Jr.
- (January 31, 1886 – July 7, 1924) was an American football player and coach, once a key figure in Florida athletics.
- Sparkman played and later coached at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, posting wins over rival St.
- Pete.
- Among his pupils at Hillsborough High were Dutch Stanley and Speedy Walker.
- Sparkman assisted the 1919 Florida Gators football team.
- 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.
- He also ran for a 65-yard touchdown against Georgia Tech.
- Sparkman died at the age of just 38 of tetanus.
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