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Samson Football Team History

Samson Tigers

Samson High School

209 N. Braod St. Samson, AL 36477
Stadium: Alva Hawk Stadium
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Coach: James Chesteen

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1922 <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 2024

1956 Season Highlights

James Chesteen enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Samson.

1956 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 14	vs. Ashford	6	15	L
Fri., Sep. 21	vs. Enterprise	0	27	L
Fri., Sep. 28	@ Geneva County	27	7	W
Fri., Oct. 5	vs. Headland	20	20	T
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Slocomb	38	0	W
Fri., Oct. 19	@ Opp	7	27	L
Thu., Oct. 25	@ Elba	34	6	W
Fri., Nov. 2	vs. Florala	33	13	W
Fri., Nov. 16	vs. Geneva	19	6	W
Wed., Nov. 21	Rehobeth	0	21	L	Headland

1956 Season Totals
Record	5-4 -1
Points Scored	184
Scoring Average	18.4
Points Allowed	142
Defense Average	14.2
Opponents Record	47-49 -3
Home Record	2-2 -1
Away Record	3-1

1956 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Samson was not ranked.

1956 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Samson Players on File.

1956 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Pippen	HB				HM	MA

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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.