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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: Buddy May

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1906 <-- 1961 <- 1962 -> 1963 --> 2024

1962 Season Highlights

Buddy May enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Athens.

1962 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 14	@ Decatur	0	55	L
Fri., Sep. 21	@ Hartselle	14	35	L
Fri., Sep. 28	vs. Lawrence County	0	6	L
Fri., Oct. 5	vs. Sheffield	13	0	W
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Butler	0	12	L
Fri., Oct. 19	@ Coffee	0	27	L
Fri., Oct. 26	vs. Cullman	0	46	L
Thu., Nov. 1	vs. Huntsville	6	25	L
Sat., Nov. 10	vs. Lee Huntsville	21	25	L
Fri., Nov. 16	@ Deshler	0	25	L

1962 Season Totals
Record	1-9
Points Scored	54
Scoring Average	5.4
Points Allowed	256
Defense Average	25.6
Opponents Record	52-42 -4
Home Record	1-4
Away Record	0-5

1962 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Athens was not ranked.

1962 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

1962 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

The first football game played by a high school team in Alabama was in 1892 when Central Birmingham (Phillips) lost to Alabama 56-0 on November 11.