About George B. Sparkman, Jr.
Lived 1886 – 1924 (aged 38). George B. Sparkman, Jr. was an American american football player.
George Bascom Sparkman Jr. (January 31, 1886 – July 7, 1924) was an American football player and coach, once a key figure in Florida athletics. 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.
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.
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Who was George B. Sparkman, Jr.?
American-football player (1886-1924)
When was George B. Sparkman, Jr. born?
George B. Sparkman, Jr. was born on 31 January 1886 in Tampa, Florida.
When did George B. Sparkman, Jr. die?
George B. Sparkman, Jr. died on 7 July 1924 in Miami.
What was George B. Sparkman, Jr.'s occupation?
George B. Sparkman, Jr. was an american football player.
What nationality was George B. Sparkman, Jr.?
George B. Sparkman, Jr. was American.
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