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Athens Football Team History

Athens Golden Eagles

Athens High School

P.O. Box 109 Athens, AL 35612
Stadium: Athens Stadium
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Coach: John Wilson

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1906 <-- 1941 <- 1942 -> 1943 --> 2024

1942 Season Highlights

John Wilson enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Athens.

1942 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 25	vs. Rison	0	13	L
Fri., Oct. 2	vs. Lauderdale County	19	7	W
Fri., Oct. 9	vs. Hartselle	13	0	W
Fri., Oct. 16	@ Huntsville	0	39	L
Fri., Oct. 23	@ Decatur	6	25	L
Fri., Oct. 30	vs. Cherokee	13	13	T
Fri., Nov. 6	vs. Coffee	0	19	L
Fri., Nov. 13	@ Lawrence County	6	14	L
Thu., Nov. 26	vs. Huntsville	0	19	L

1942 Season Totals
Record	2-6 -1
Points Scored	57
Scoring Average	6.3
Points Allowed	149
Defense Average	16.6
Opponents Record	44-30 -5
Home Record	2-3 -1
Away Record	0-3

1942 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Athens was not ranked.

1942 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

1942 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Athens Players on File.

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