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Sheffield Football Team History

Sheffield Bulldogs

Sheffield High School

2800 19th Ave. Sheffield, AL 35660
Stadium: Walton R. Wright Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: Walton Wright

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1918 <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024

1961 Season Highlights

Walton Wright enters his 25th season as Head Coach at Sheffield.

1961 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 8	@ Corinth MS	6	7	L
Fri., Sep. 15	vs. Lawrence County	33	0	W
Fri., Sep. 22	@ Huntsville	7	6	W
Fri., Sep. 29	vs. Athens	33	0	W
Fri., Oct. 6	@ Decatur	6	33	L
Fri., Oct. 13	vs. Butler	0	32	L
Fri., Oct. 20	@ Deshler	7	26	L
Fri., Nov. 3	vs. Russellville	6	20	L
Fri., Nov. 10	@ Walker	25	12	W
Thu., Nov. 23	vs. Coffee	0	20	L

1961 Season Totals
Record	4-6
Points Scored	123
Scoring Average	12.3
Points Allowed	156
Defense Average	15.6
Opponents Record	44-42 -4
Home Record	2-3
Away Record	2-3

1961 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Sheffield was not ranked.

1961 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Sheffield Players on File.

1961 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Sheffield Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Foley outscored their opponents 433-6 in 1961. The Lions were named state champions by the Alabama Sports Writers Association that season.