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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: Sam Mason

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1917 <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2024

1953 Season Highlights

Sam Mason enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1953 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 11	vs. Valley	24	18	W
Thu., Sep. 17	@ Lanett	14	7	W
Fri., Sep. 25	@ Benjamin Russell	6	6	T
Fri., Oct. 9	vs. Dadeville	25	0	W
Fri., Oct. 9	@ Tallassee	12	12	T
Fri., Oct. 16	@ Sylacauga	0	19	L
Fri., Oct. 23	vs. Central Phenix City	19	32	L
Fri., Oct. 30	vs. Handley	34	20	W
Fri., Nov. 6	McGill	0	0	T
Fri., Nov. 13	vs. Auburn	26	14	W

1953 Season Totals
Record	5-2 -3
Points Scored	160
Scoring Average	16.0
Points Allowed	128
Defense Average	12.8
Opponents Record	49-39 -10
Home Record	4-1
Away Record	1-1 -2

1953 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1953 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1953 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Benny Garner	E	Sr.		175	1st	BPH
Benny Garner	T			175	2nd	BN
Benny Garner	E				1st	MA

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