Long Beach, California
Henry "Hank" Springer (Coach) Hank was born November 7, 1923 in Memphis, TN to Anna and Cletus Springer. Coach died unexpectedly at Scripps Hospital in Encinitas, CA on October 14, 2007 at the age of 83. At age 3, his family rel ocated to South Gate, CA where he was raised and graduated from...
Read MoreCoach Springer was a great man, coach and mentor to hundreds of young men. He and my junior high school physical education teacher made a big influence in my life. I became a physical education, in junior high school, as well, for 12 years, and finished my last 27 years as an administrator. Thanks coach, for always being there for us!
Alex Gasporra
October 13, 2024 | School
Ill never forget Coach Springer! In this crazy world, he made kids feel like they mattered!
Jerry Root
October 13, 2019 | Wheaton, IL | Student
He was a Great Coach and one that will be greatly missed, especially by those who were lucky enough to play for him. Having him for a Coach was something I will never forget.
Buck Walker
February 02, 2009 | Huntsville, AL
Coach Springer was a big man with a big heart and a great coach.He meant alot to me in high school and i am grateful that i was able to play football for him.May God bless his family.
Tim Schuldt
August 18, 2008 | Downey, CA
I had the priviledge of being mentored by Coach Springer as a B and C track performer. A truly wonderful man and coach who kept his athletes focused on their potential and life in general. He will be missed but never forgotten. My heart felt condolences to his family.
Steve Roderick - '67
June 17, 2008 | Huntington Beach, CA
There was a time when I kenw not, and a time of regret. See you coach.
richard brewer
June 10, 2008 | Apple Valley, CA
Coach Springer became my emotional father when I was at HPHS.He gave me a heart and a chance when others would'nt. I played QB for him in 1968 and our team went 7-0-1 and were Eastern league champions. I also was on his Track teams from 67-69 and was MVP for the B and C levels. I also went on to East LA College and CSULA and became a successful football and track coach at La Canada high school. I also knew his 2 sons Marc and Brian. Its such a huge loss for all of us that were lucky enough to...
edward f laurell,jr
March 22, 2008 | Arcadia
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SPRINGER FAMILY. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A CARING COACH, EVEN THOUGH, THROUGH NO FAULT OF HIS OWN, COULD NOT MAKE ME A FOOTBALL OR A TRACK STAR. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER BY MANY.
GARY WISKUS HPHS S64
GARY WISKUS
January 16, 2008 | LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ
Coach Springer was a real inspiration to me. I was a sports editor on the Spartan Shield. He encouraged me to write stories but more importantly asked me to help announce track meets. From there I always had an interest in track and even now I am a CIF track starter still doing meets. Coach Springer should also be remembered for being
the City Champion in the shot put for three years at South Gate High School. Bob Boyd Class of S59
Bob Boyd
January 06, 2008 | San Gabriel, CA
