John Acosta
| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1920 | Yale |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1922 | Florida (freshmen) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-American (1920) | |
John Acosta was a college football player and coach. He was a prominent guard for the Yale Bulldogs,[1] selected first-team All-American in 1920 by Walter Eckersall.[2] He then took up coaching. Acosta was the freshman coach for the Florida Gators in 1922, leading them to a southern title.[3]
References
- ↑ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9C05E1DC1E3DE533A25755C0A9679D946195D6CF
- ↑ "Weston on Second All-American Team". Janesville Daily Gazette. 1920-12-13.
- ↑ "Baby Gators Defeat Tech". St. Petersburg Times. November 5, 1922.
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