John Acosta
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 13, 1898 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Died | July 18, 1929 (aged 30) Waverly, Georgia |
| Playing career | |
| 1919–1920 | Yale |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1922 | Florida (freshmen) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-American (1920) | |
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.
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