Arthur Sparks Arthur L. Sparks , born January 18th, 1892 in Hope, AR (1), was a professional baseball player from 1914-1923. Biography Sparks died in 1961 and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Greeneville, TN1 Excerpts "Sparks, a pitcher, whose home is at Hope, Ark."2 Stats Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com. Sources 1) Sparks' WWI Draft Card Professional Baseball » Professional Baseball » Professional Baseball People » Professional Baseball Players » Professional Baseball Players Born in Arkansas » Minor League Baseball Players Born in Arkansas » Arthur Sparks