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Opelika Football Team History


Opelika Bulldogs
Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Billy Hitchcock
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1917  <-- 1939 <- 1940 -> 1941 --> 2024
1940 Season Highlights
 Billy Hitchcock enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Opelika.
 
1940 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Oct. 11   Alexander City    0   26   L       
 Thu., Sep. 26  vs. LaFayette    21   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 18  vs. Auburn    0   7   L       
 Fri., Oct. 25   Columbus GA    6   13   L       
 Fri., Nov. 1  vs. Eufaula    7   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 8  vs. Newnan GA    24   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 15  @ Lanett    7   7   T       
 Wed., Nov. 20   West Point GA    13   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 29   Five Points    40   7   W       
 
1940 Season Totals
  Record5-3 -1
  Points Scored118
  Scoring Average13.1
  Points Allowed78
  Defense Average8.7
  Opponents Record28-21 -4
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record0-0 -1
1940 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Opelika was not ranked.
  

1940 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Opelika Players on File.

1940 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Frank PlantE 3rd  MA



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