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West Jefferson Football Team History


West Jefferson Tigers
West Jefferson High School

7000 West Jefferson Road West Jefferson, AL 35130
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Colors: Red & White
Coach: Edwin Swan
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1923  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 1999
1973 Season Highlights
 Edwin Swan enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at West Jefferson.
 The Tigers move from Class 2A and into Region 0.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  vs. St. Clair County    13   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Warrior    16   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Corner    28   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  vs. T.W. Martin    24   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 28  @ Hayden    37   9   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  @ Pleasant Grove    0   26   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Meek    44   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Pinson Valley    8   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Oak Grove    16   40   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2   Hewitt-Trussville    16   28   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record7-3
  Points Scored202
  Scoring Average20.2
  Points Allowed147
  Defense Average14.7
  Opponents Record38-61 -2
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record2-2
1973 Class 1A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/3/19735 9(5-0) AHSAA
  

1973 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No West Jefferson Players on File.

1973 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Butch ThomasL/LB 2nd  BN
 Butch ThomasLB Sr.185 1st  BPH
 Charles RickerB HM  BN
 Charles RickerB Sr.218 2nd  BPH
 Smoky ParkerE Sr.180 2nd  BPH



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.