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Gaston Football Team History

Gaston Bulldogs

Gaston High School

4550 US Hwy. 411 Gaston, AL 35901
Stadium: Captain Bill Boyd Field
Colors: Red & White
Coach: John McCabe

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1931 <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024

1961 Season Highlights

John McCabe enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Gaston.

1961 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 15	vs. Gaylesville	60	0	W
Fri., Sep. 22	vs. Ashville	21	6	W
Fri., Sep. 29	vs. Altoona	0	12	L
Fri., Oct. 6	@ Ohatchee	0	14	L
Fri., Oct. 13	@ Saks	12	18	L
Fri., Oct. 20	vs. Southside Gadsden	38	7	W
Sat., Oct. 28	vs. Cedar Bluff	0	6	L
Fri., Nov. 3	@ Springville	37	6	W
Fri., Nov. 10	vs. Walnut Grove	14	6	W
Thu., Nov. 16	vs. Southside Gadsden	19	0	W	County Playoff

1961 Season Totals
Record	6-4
Points Scored	201
Scoring Average	20.1
Points Allowed	75
Defense Average	7.5
Opponents Record	42-52 -2
Home Record	5-2
Away Record	1-2

1961 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
9/20/1961	2	10	(1-0)	21	ASWA
9/27/1961	3	3	(3-0)	77	ASWA

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

1961 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Gaston 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.