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1961 Ardmore Tigers
1961 Ardmore Tigers
Record: 9-0-0
Head Coach: Eugene Cooper
The 1961 Ardmore Tigers were chosen Class A State Champions by the Birmingham News from District 4.
1961 Season
Site
PF
Opponent
PA
W/L/T
40
West Limestone
0
W
40
Elkmont
0
W
62
Tanner
0
W
40
Lynnville TN
0
W
46
Lynchburg TN
12
W
49
Blanche TN
0
W
54
Petersburg TN
0
W
40
Lexington
0
W
81
Buckhorn
0
W
OPEN
452
9-0-0
12
1961 Ardmore All-State Players
Johnny Bailey
B
A
2
Birmingham News
Walton Powers
T
A
2
Birmingham News
Rayburn Quinn
B
A
HM
Birmingham News
Walton Powers
T
A
1
Birmingham News
Rayburn Quinn
B
A
2
Birmingham News
Johnny Bailey
B
A
HM
Birmingham News
1961 Ardmore All-Star Players
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