Danny Sparkman (2001) - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Memphis Athletics

Danny Sparkman

Induction:
2001

Danny Sparkman, who was one of the late Rex Dockery's most renowned signees, came to the University of Memphis in the fall of 1982.

After a one-year apprenticeship, Sparkman took over the Tiger's quarterback position and never relinquished the starter's role.

The Collierville, Tenn., native led the team to a 6-4-1 record in 1983, passing for 1,390 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Tigers were named the second-most improved team in the nation in 1983.

As a junior, Sparkman threw for 1,315 yards in leading the Tigers to a 5-5-1 mark.

He had his best season as a senior, hitting on 142-of-272 pass attempts for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns. The 1,606 ranked as the fourth-highest single total in school history on his induction to the M Club Hall of Fame.

He finished his career with 4,311 yards passing, setting a record that stood as the most passing yards ever by a UM quarterback. In addition, Sparkman held the record for the most career pass attempts at 662. He had a career-high single game 288 yards passing against Cincinnati in 1984 and a career best 22 pass completions against Murray State in 1984.