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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 <-- 1947 <- 1948 -> 1949 --> 2024

1948 Season Highlights

Alva Hawke enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Samson.

The Tigers set a team record by scoring 67 in a game.

The Tigers set a team record for margin of victory at 67 points.

1948 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 24	vs. Dozier	6	0	W
Fri., Oct. 1	vs. Geneva	13	6	W
Fri., Oct. 8	@ Geneva County	0	6	L
Mon., Nov. 15	vs. Florala	6	6	T
Fri., Oct. 22	@ Brantley	12	6	W
Fri., Oct. 29	vs. Wicksburg	46	0	W
Fri., Nov. 5	@ Midland City	39	12	W
Fri., Nov. 12	@ Newton	67	0	W
Fri., Nov. 19	vs. Red Level	67	0	W
Fri., Nov. 26	@ Elba	6	12	L

1948 Season Totals
Record	7-2 -1
Points Scored	262
Scoring Average	26.2
Points Allowed	48
Defense Average	4.8
Opponents Record	19-64 -7
Home Record	4-0 -1
Away Record	3-2

1948 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Samson was not ranked.

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

1948 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Samson Players on File.

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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.