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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: Alva Hawke

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1922 <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024

1947 Season Highlights

Alva Hawke enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Samson.

1947 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 26	@ Enterprise	0	25	L
Fri., Oct. 3	@ Geneva	0	12	L
Fri., Oct. 10	vs. Geneva County	0	40	L
Fri., Oct. 17	@ Florala	0	20	L
Fri., Oct. 24	vs. Brantley	0	13	L
Fri., Oct. 31	vs. Ashford	0	13	L
Fri., Nov. 7	Midland City	6	0	W
Fri., Nov. 14	OPEN
Fri., Nov. 21	@ Andalusia	0	33	L
Wed., Nov. 26	vs. Elba	6	7	L

1947 Season Totals
Record	1-8
Points Scored	12
Scoring Average	1.3
Points Allowed	163
Defense Average	18.1
Opponents Record	48-28 -6
Home Record	0-4
Away Record	0-4

1947 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Samson was not ranked.

1947 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Samson Players on File.

1947 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Samson Players on File.

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