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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





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  <-- 1949 <- 1950 -> 1951 --> 2024
1950 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 10th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 Changed name to Benjamin Russell.
 
1950 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 15  @ Sidney Lanier    0   33   L       
 Fri., Sep. 22  vs. Sylacauga    12   7   W       
 Fri., Sep. 29  @ Lanett    0   26   L       
 Fri., Oct. 6  @ Opelika    14   14   T       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Clay County    45   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 20  vs. Handley    13   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 27  vs. Tallassee    21   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 3  vs. B.B. Comer    20   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 10  vs. Shelby County    28   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 17  vs. Dadeville    7   6   W       
 
1950 Season Totals
  Record7-2 -1
  Points Scored160
  Scoring Average16.0
  Points Allowed120
  Defense Average12.0
  Opponents Record53-41 -6
  Home Record7-0
  Away Record0-2 -1
1950 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1950 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Benjamin Russell Players on File.

1950 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 SellersG HM  MA



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