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Austin Football Team History

Austin Black Bears

Austin High School

3004 Modaus Rd SW Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Austin Football Field
Colors: Burnt Orange & Black
Coach: Frank Sadler

1963 <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024

1973 Season Highlights

Frank Sadler enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Austin.

1973 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 31	@ Scottsboro	41	0	W
Fri., Sep. 7	vs. Coffee	6	6	T
Fri., Sep. 14	@ Decatur	20	14	W
Fri., Sep. 21	@ Bradshaw	14	30	L
Fri., Sep. 28	vs. Hartselle	21	35	L
Fri., Oct. 5	vs. Athens	12	21	L
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Lee Huntsville	12	7	W
Fri., Oct. 19	vs. Huntsville	26	28	L
Fri., Oct. 26	vs. Russellville	43	22	W
Fri., Nov. 9	@ Walker	14	20	L

1973 Season Totals
Record	4-5 -1
Points Scored	209
Scoring Average	20.9
Points Allowed	183
Defense Average	18.3
Opponents Record	48-46 -4
Home Record	1-3 -1
Away Record	3-2

1973 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
9/19/1973	3	9			AHSAA

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

1973 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Austin Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Spence McCracken won a record 21 Area/Region Championships at Montgomery Academy, Lee Montgomery and Opelika during his coaching career.