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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: Larry McCoy

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1906 <-- 1967 <- 1968 -> 1969 --> 2024

1968 Season Highlights

Larry McCoy enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Athens.

1968 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 13	@ Decatur	28	13	W
Fri., Sep. 20	@ Hartselle	20	7	W
Fri., Sep. 27	vs. Huntsville	14	21	L
Fri., Oct. 4	vs. Scottsboro	25	13	W
Fri., Oct. 11	@ Deshler	17	14	W
Fri., Oct. 18	@ Coffee	14	13	W
Fri., Oct. 25	vs. Cullman	28	33	L
Fri., Nov. 1	vs. Bradshaw	14	34	L
Fri., Nov. 8	@ Lee Huntsville	13	28	L
Fri., Nov. 15	vs. Austin	7	7	T

1968 Season Totals
Record	5-4 -1
Points Scored	180
Scoring Average	18.0
Points Allowed	183
Defense Average	18.3
Opponents Record	57-36 -9
Home Record	1-3 -1
Away Record	4-1

1968 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Athens was not ranked.

1968 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

1968 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Wilburn	B				HM	BN

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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.