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Handley Football Team History

Handley Tigers

Handley High School

P.O. Box 1393 Roanoke, AL 36274
Stadium: Wright Field
Colors: Cardinal & White
Coach: Oliver Woodard

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1921 <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 2024

1956 Season Highlights

Oliver Woodard enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Handley.

1956 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 14	@ Benjamin Russell	14	0	W
Fri., Sep. 21	@ Dadeville	33	7	W
Fri., Sep. 28	Southern Union	20	6	W
Fri., Oct. 5	vs. Auburn	20	25	L
Fri., Oct. 12	vs. Lanett	0	14	L
Fri., Oct. 19	@ Valley	19	6	W
Fri., Oct. 26	vs. Lineville	32	6	W
Fri., Nov. 2	OPEN
Fri., Nov. 9	vs. Opelika	33	0	W
Fri., Nov. 16	@ Randolph County	21	13	W

1956 Season Totals
Record	7-2
Points Scored	192
Scoring Average	21.3
Points Allowed	77
Defense Average	8.6
Opponents Record	34-39 -4
Home Record	2-2
Away Record	4-0

1956 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Handley was not ranked.

1956 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Handley Players on File.

1956 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Hill	G				HM	MA
Pike	HB				HM	MA
Ramsey	G				HM	MA

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