We now have 832 teams & 189,846 games on AHSFHS.org.
Search Site
AHSFHS Article Series
The best of the best in Alabama High
School Football over the past 100 seasons.
1957 Gadsden Tigers
1957 Gadsden Tigers
Record: 9-0-1
Head Coach: Jerry Watford
The 1957 Gadsden Tigers were chosen Class AAA State Champions by the Birmingham News
The Gadsden Tigers were led by a ferocious defense that allowed a total of six points the entire season. The defense allowed opponents only 673 yards rushing and 169 yards passing. Only one touchdown was scored against the Tiger defense all season when Pat Trammell scored for Scottsboro in a 27-6 rout. He scored on a one yard quarterback sneak.
The offense rolled up 2,343 yards rushing and gained 320 passing as they did not need to gamble by throwing the football during most of their games. Senior halfback Harry Littleton rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 13 touchdowns to lead the Tigers.
The 0-0 tie with Etowah was played in terrible weather conditions that prevented either team from getting their offenses untracked. Coach Watford was assisted by Fred Newcombe, Jack Green and Bill Abston.