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Athens Football Team History

Athens Golden Eagles

Athens High School

P.O. Box 109 Athens, AL 35612
Stadium: Athens Stadium
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Coach: Ferman Elmore

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1906 <-- 1951 <- 1952 -> 1953 --> 2024

1952 Season Highlights

Ferman Elmore enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Athens.

The Golden Eagles move from Class 3A and into Region 0.

1952 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 12	@ Decatur	14	26	L
Fri., Sep. 19	@ Fayetteville TN	6	0	W
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Lawrence County	13	7	W
Fri., Oct. 3	vs. Sheffield	7	13	L
Fri., Oct. 10	@ Lauderdale County	20	6	W
Fri., Oct. 17	@ Coffee	7	7	T
Fri., Oct. 24	vs. Cullman	19	12	W
Fri., Oct. 31	vs. Huntsville	20	7	W
Fri., Nov. 7	vs. John Carroll	40	6	W
Fri., Nov. 14	@ Deshler	27	20	W

1952 Season Totals
Record	7-2 -1
Points Scored	173
Scoring Average	17.3
Points Allowed	104
Defense Average	10.4
Opponents Record	37-45 -6
Home Record	4-1
Away Record	3-1 -1

1952 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Athens was not ranked.

1952 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

1952 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.