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1961 Sylacauga Aggies
1961 Sylacauga Aggies
Record: 9-1-0
Head Coach: Tom Calvin
The 1961 Sylacauga Aggies were chosen Class AA State Champions by the Birmingham News from District 3.
This was a very good football team that should have been undefeated. Two of the seniors signed with Alabama and two signed with Memphis State, one signed with the Merchant Marine Academy and one with VMI. Of the juniors, one signed with Alabama, one with Auburn, and one with Southern Miss. One of the sophomores later signed with Alabama too.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
The first night game played between high school teams in the state occurred on September 23, 1927 when Pike Road and Cloverdale met in the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.