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Opelika Football Team History
Opelika Bulldogs
Opelika High School
1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium Colors: Red, Black & White Coach: Billy Hitchcock
1940 Season Highlights
Billy Hitchcock enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Opelika.
1940 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Fri., Oct. 11
Alexander City
0
26
L
Thu., Sep. 26 vs.
LaFayette
21
6
W
Fri., Oct. 18 vs.
Auburn
0
7
L
Fri., Oct. 25 Columbus GA
6
13
L
Fri., Nov. 1 vs.
Eufaula
7
6
W
Fri., Nov. 8 vs. Newnan GA
24
0
W
Fri., Nov. 15 @
Lanett
7
7
T
Wed., Nov. 20 West Point GA
13
6
W
Fri., Nov. 29
Five Points
40
7
W
1940 Season Totals
Record 5-3
-1
Points Scored 118
Scoring Average 13.1
Points Allowed 78
Defense Average 8.7
Opponents Record 28-21
-4
Home Record 3-1
Away Record 0-0
-1
1940 Class Rankings
Date
Week
Rank
Record
Votes
Source
Opelika was not ranked.
1940 Player Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
No Opelika Players on File.
1940 All State Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Frank Plant E
3rd
MA
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