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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 <-- 1956 <- 1957 -> 1958 --> 2024

1957 Season Highlights

H.L. Shorty Ogle enters his 25th season as Head Coach at Decatur.

The Red Raiders move from Region 0 to Region 0.

1957 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 13	@ Athens	0	13	L
Fri., Sep. 20	vs. Walker	0	13	L
Fri., Sep. 27	OPEN
Fri., Oct. 4	vs. Butler	26	13	W
Fri., Oct. 11	vs. Sheffield	21	20	W
Fri., Oct. 18	@ Cullman	39	20	W
Mon., Oct. 28	@ Huntsville	12	14	L
Fri., Nov. 1	@ Coffee	19	13	W
Fri., Nov. 8	vs. Deshler	20	13	W
Fri., Nov. 22	@ Gadsden	0	12	L

1957 Season Totals
Record	5-4
Points Scored	137
Scoring Average	15.2
Points Allowed	131
Defense Average	14.6
Opponents Record	46-37 -4
Home Record	3-1
Away Record	2-3

1957 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Decatur was not ranked.

1957 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Rhea Greenwell	E	Sr.	6-1	175	All-Star Game

1957 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Hugh Ogle	B	Jr.		170	2nd	BPH
Rhea Greenwell	E				3rd	BPH

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.