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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: Walton Wright

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1918 <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024

1947 Season Highlights

Walton Wright enters his 11th season as Head Coach at Sheffield.

1947 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Cherokee	34	0	W
Fri., Oct. 3	@ Huntsville	12	7	W
Fri., Oct. 10	Athens	7	13	L
Fri., Oct. 17	@ Decatur	7	27	L
Fri., Oct. 24	vs. Walker	30	6	W
Thu., Oct. 30	vs. Hartselle	31	0	W
Fri., Nov. 7	@ Deshler	0	12	L
Wed., Oct. 15	vs. Russellville	19	6	W
Thu., Nov. 27	vs. Coffee	7	19	L

1947 Season Totals
Record	5-4
Points Scored	147
Scoring Average	16.3
Points Allowed	90
Defense Average	10.0
Opponents Record	50-31 -5
Home Record	4-1
Away Record	1-2

1947 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Sheffield was not ranked.

1947 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Jackie Rogers	G	Sr.			All-Star Game

1947 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Sheffield Players on File.

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