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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Hamp Lyon
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1922  <-- 1954 <- 1955 -> 1956 --> 2024
1955 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 15th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1955 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 16  @ Sidney Lanier    6   14   L       
 Fri., Sep. 23  vs. Lanett    0   0   T       
 Fri., Sep. 30  vs. Opelika    20   19   W       
 Fri., Oct. 7  @ Sylacauga    7   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 14  @ Handley    7   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 21  vs. Valley    21   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 28  @ B.B. Comer    8   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 4  vs. Talladega    6   7   L       
 Fri., Nov. 11  @ Dadeville    34   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 18   Bibb County    20   6   W       
 
1955 Season Totals
  Record7-2 -1
  Points Scored129
  Scoring Average12.9
  Points Allowed59
  Defense Average5.9
  Opponents Record52-39 -5
  Home Record2-1 -1
  Away Record4-1
1955 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1955 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Jimmy Lloyd T Sr.6-3215 All-Star Game  
 Wayne Limbaugh E Sr.6-0190 All-Star Game  

1955 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Billy WaitesG 1st  MA
 Jimmy LloydT 1st  MA
 Wayne LimbaughRE 3rd  MA



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