Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
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The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game

By Tim Miller 

It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening.

The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game.

During the pregame coin toss, the late Frank Spurlock was remembered with a tribute on the school’s new scoreboard.

Frank was the orig...

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