John Acosta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Acosta

American-football player (1898-1929)

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1898

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 18-Jul-1929

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About John Acosta

  • John Sidney Acosta (December 13, 1898 – July 18, 1929) was a college football player and coach from Jacksonville.
  • He was a prominent guard for the Yale Bulldogs, selected first-team All-American in 1920 by Walter Eckersall.
  • He then took up coaching.
  • Acosta was the freshman coach for the Florida Gators in 1922, leading them to a southern title.
  • He died in an automobile accident.

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