About Dave Sparks
Lived 1928 – 1954 (aged 26). Dave Sparks was an American american football player.
David Walter Sparks (April 28, 1928 – December 5, 1954) was an American professional football player. He played professionally as a guard and tackle in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Francisco 49ers in 1951 and the Washington Redskins in 1954. Sparks played college football at the University of North Carolina and was selected in the 15th round of the 1951 NFL draft by the 49ers.
Sparks died from a coronary thrombosis on December 5, 1954, at a friend's home in Arlington, Virginia just hours after playing for the Redskins against the Cleveland Browns.
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Who was Dave Sparks?
American football player (1928-1954)
When was Dave Sparks born?
Dave Sparks was born on 28 April 1928 in Arlington County.
When did Dave Sparks die?
Dave Sparks died on 17 December 1954.
What was Dave Sparks's occupation?
Dave Sparks was an american football player.
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Dave Sparks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Sparks. https://biography.guide/dave-sparks/
MLA: "Dave Sparks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-sparks/.
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