David Walter Sparks (April 28, 1928 – December 5, 1954) was an American 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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 28, 1928 |
| Died: | December 7, 1954 (aged 26) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lorain (Lorain, Ohio) |
| College: | South Carolina |
| Position: | Guard, tackle |
| NFL draft: | 1951 / round: 15 / pick: 173 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Redskins' Tackle Dies After Game". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. December 6, 1954. p. 29. Retrieved September 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com
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External links
edit- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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