The 1969 Tampa Spartans football team represented the

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in the

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. It was the Spartans' 33rd season. The team was led by head coach

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, in his second year, and played their home games at

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. They finished with a record of eight wins and two losses (8–2). The Spartans opened the season with a loss at

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before they went on an eight-game winning streak. They then closed the season with a loss against

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in the season finale.

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Tampa Spartans football seasons

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