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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





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: H.L. Shorty Ogle
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Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Players Rankings NFL Playoffs OT

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1917  <-- 1947 <- 1948 -> 1949 --> 2024
1948 Season Highlights
 H.L. Shorty Ogle enters his 16th season as Head Coach at Decatur.
 
1948 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 17  @ Phillips Birmingham    0   0   T       
 Fri., Sep. 24   Aliceville    67   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 22  vs. Deshler    20   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1  vs. Athens    13   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 8   Fort Payne    23   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ Sheffield    27   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 29  vs. Huntsville    13   0   W       
 Mon., Nov. 8  vs. Coffee    27   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 19  @ Cullman    34   0   W       
 Thu., Nov. 25  @ Hartselle    35   14   W       
 
1948 Season Totals
  Record9-0 -1
  Points Scored259
  Scoring Average25.9
  Points Allowed34
  Defense Average3.4
  Opponents Record50-44 -5
  Home Record4-0
  Away Record3-0 -1
1948 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Decatur was not ranked.
  

1948 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Decatur Players on File.

1948 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 BoldineB HM  MA
 WoodruffE HM  MA



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