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Ed Sparr

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Edwin Andrew Sparr (July 29, 1898 – May 19, 1974) was an American football player.[1]

Sparr was born in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin.[2] He attended Wausau High School in Wausau, Wisconsin, where he was the team captain in football in 1918.[3] He played tackle at Carroll College for four years and was described as the team's "outstanding grid star".[4] He was chosen all-state three years and graduated following the 1921 season.[1][4] Afterwards, he served as a teacher at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[4] In 1926, he joined the Racine Tornadoes of the National Football League (NFL) and appeared in two NFL games for the team, starting one.[5] He became the head coach of a professional team in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1928.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ed Sparr Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  2. ^ "Ed Sparr Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "Untitled". Wausau Daily Herald. September 5, 1928. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ a b c d "Sparr Chosen Coach Of New Football Team". Herald-Times-Reporter. September 1, 1928. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "Ed Sparr Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.