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Sheffield Football Team History

Sheffield Bulldogs

Sheffield High School

2800 19th Ave. Sheffield, AL 35660
Stadium: Walton R. Wright Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: Roland Atkins

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1918 <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024

1971 Season Highlights

Roland Atkins enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Sheffield.

The Bulldogs move from Class 4A and into Region 0.

1971 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 3	vs. Coffee	22	14	W
Fri., Sep. 10	@ Hamilton	20	28	L
Fri., Sep. 17	@ Muscle Shoals	17	14	W
Fri., Sep. 24	vs. Brighton	19	0	W
Fri., Oct. 1	vs. Athens	21	27	L
Fri., Oct. 8	@ Bradshaw	10	0	W
Fri., Oct. 15	@ Hartselle	22	7	W
Fri., Oct. 22	@ Colbert County	18	38	L
Fri., Oct. 29	vs. Deshler	37	6	W
Fri., Nov. 5	@ Russellville	29	6	W

1971 Season Totals
Record	7-3
Points Scored	215
Scoring Average	21.5
Points Allowed	140
Defense Average	14.0
Opponents Record	52-45 -4
Home Record	3-1
Away Record	4-2

1971 Class 3A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
10/19/1971	7	10	(5-2)		AHSAA

1971 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Sheffield Players on File.

1971 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Willie Bivens	E				HM	BN

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Hamilton shutout an amazing 14 consecutive opponents from 1928-1930. A streak that will never be matched in modern football.