John Acosta
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John Sidney Acosta (December 13, 1898 – July 18, 1929) was a college football player and coach from Jacksonville. He was a prominent guard for the Yale Bulldogs, selected first-team All-American in 1920 by Walter Eckersall. He then took up coaching. Acosta was the freshman coach for the Florida Gators in 1922, leading them to a southern title. He died in an automobile accident.
John Sidney Acosta (December 13, 1898 – July 18, 1929) was a college football player and coach from Jacksonville. He was a prominent guard for the Yale Bulldogs, selected first-team All-American in 1920 by Walter Eckersall. He then took up coaching. Acosta was the freshman coach for the Florida Gators in 1922, leading them to a southern title. He died in an automobile accident.