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Decatur Football Team History

Decatur Red Raiders

Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: H.L. Shorty Ogle

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1917 <-- 1941 <- 1942 -> 1943 --> 2024

1942 Season Highlights

H.L. Shorty Ogle enters his 10th season as Head Coach at Decatur.

1942 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 25	vs. Lawrence County	25	0	W
Fri., Oct. 2	@ Huntsville	6	25	L
Fri., Oct. 9	vs. Phillips Birmingham	12	19	L
Fri., Oct. 16	@ Cullman	25	0	W
Fri., Oct. 23	vs. Athens	25	6	W
Thu., Oct. 29	@ Coffee	6	20	L
Fri., Nov. 13	vs. Huntsville	7	7	T
Fri., Nov. 20	vs. Lauderdale County	75	0	W
Thu., Nov. 26	vs. Falkville	26	13	W

1942 Season Totals
Record	5-3 -1
Points Scored	207
Scoring Average	23.0
Points Allowed	90
Defense Average	10.0
Opponents Record	51-23 -4
Home Record	4-1 -1
Away Record	1-2

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

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

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

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