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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 <-- 1951 <- 1952 -> 1953 --> 2024

1952 Season Highlights

H.L. Shorty Ogle enters his 20th season as Head Coach at Decatur.

1952 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 12	vs. Athens	26	14	W
Fri., Sep. 19	vs. Ensley	7	13	L
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Phillips Birmingham	24	6	W
Fri., Oct. 3	vs. Butler	20	32	L
Fri., Oct. 10	@ Sheffield	14	13	W
Fri., Oct. 17	vs. Cullman	27	7	W
Fri., Oct. 24	vs. Huntsville	21	7	W
Fri., Oct. 31	vs. Coffee	9	20	L
Fri., Nov. 14	@ Lawrence County	27	13	W
Fri., Nov. 21	@ Deshler	33	12	W

1952 Season Totals
Record	7-3
Points Scored	208
Scoring Average	20.8
Points Allowed	137
Defense Average	13.7
Opponents Record	50-41 -7
Home Record	4-3
Away Record	3-0

1952 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
	Final	6	(7-3)	69	BN

1952 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

1952 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

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