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.

[1] Sparkman played and later coached at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, posting wins over rival St.

[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.

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