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Auburn Football Team History

Auburn Tigers

Auburn High School

406 S. Dean Rd. Auburn, AL 36830
Stadium: Duck Samford Stadium
Colors: Blue & White
Coach: R.L. Beaird

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1911 <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024

1961 Season Highlights

R.L. Beaird enters his 17th season as Head Coach at Auburn.

1961 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 8	vs. Tallassee	7	7	T
Fri., Sep. 15	@ Prattville	34	7	W
Thu., Sep. 21	@ Wetumpka	21	0	W
Fri., Sep. 29	vs. Handley	20	0	W
Fri., Oct. 6	vs. Central Phenix City	0	6	L
Fri., Oct. 13	vs. Benjamin Russell	7	9	L
Fri., Oct. 20	@ Lanett	21	7	W
Thu., Oct. 26	@ Holtville	32	13	W
Fri., Nov. 3	vs. LaFayette	19	6	W
Fri., Nov. 10	@ Opelika	37	6	W

1961 Season Totals
Record	7-2 -1
Points Scored	198
Scoring Average	19.8
Points Allowed	61
Defense Average	6.1
Opponents Record	49-47 -1
Home Record	2-2 -1
Away Record	5-0

1961 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
10/4/1961	4	7	(3-0-1)	60	ASWA
9/20/1961	2	9	(1-0-1)	21	ASWA
9/27/1961	3	7	(2-0-1)	56	ASWA

1961 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Auburn Players on File.

1961 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Auburn Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Homewood defeated Benjamin Russell in five overtimes during the Class 5A Super Six state championship game in 2000.