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Decatur Football Team History

Decatur Red Raiders

Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: T.L. Kerby

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1917 <-- 1926 <- 1927 -> 1928 --> 2024

1927 Season Highlights

T.L. Kerby enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Decatur.

First 10-0 regular season.

1927 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 23	Elkton TN	7	0	W
Fri., Sep. 30	Huntsville	13	0	W
	Athens	15	0	W
	Florence	6	0	W
Fri., Oct. 21	Deshler	14	12	W
	Fairview	63	0	W
	Sheffield	16	0	W
	Hackleburg	46	0	W
Fri., Nov. 18	@ Lawrence County	13	0	W
Thu., Nov. 24	Hartselle	59	7	W

1927 Season Totals
Record	10-0
Points Scored	252
Scoring Average	25.2
Points Allowed	19
Defense Average	1.9
Opponents Record	25-36 -6
Home Record	0-0
Away Record	1-0

1927 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Decatur was not ranked.

1927 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

1927 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Pete West	FB				1st	BAH
Price	G				HM	BN
West	HB				HM	BN

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The Tuscaloosa Black Bears were considered one of the best programs in the nation from 1925-1931. Their record over that span was an amazing 61-0-3.