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Athens Football Team History

Athens Golden Eagles

Athens High School

P.O. Box 109 Athens, AL 35612
Stadium: Athens Stadium
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Coach: Ferman Elmore

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1906 <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2024

1953 Season Highlights

Ferman Elmore enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Athens.

1953 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 11	vs. Decatur	12	0	W
Fri., Sep. 18	vs. Fayetteville TN	33	0	W
Fri., Sep. 25	@ Lawrence County	27	7	W
Fri., Oct. 2	@ Sheffield	7	0	W
Fri., Oct. 9	vs. Butler	13	13	T
Fri., Oct. 16	vs. Coffee	21	7	W
Fri., Oct. 23	@ Cullman	21	7	W
Fri., Oct. 30	@ Huntsville	42	0	W
Fri., Nov. 6	Dora	21	0	W
Fri., Nov. 13	vs. Deshler	7	21	L

1953 Season Totals
Record	8-1 -1
Points Scored	204
Scoring Average	20.4
Points Allowed	55
Defense Average	5.5
Opponents Record	43-38 -7
Home Record	3-1 -1
Away Record	4-0

1953 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
	Final	5	()	28	BPH

1953 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
J.C. Aston	FB	Sr.	6-0	180	All-Star Game

1953 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Daniels	B				HM	MA
David Johnson	C				HM	MA
David Martin	C				2nd	BN
David Martin	T				HM	MA
Smith	T				HM	MA

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Foley outscored their opponents 433-6 in 1961. The Lions were named state champions by the Alabama Sports Writers Association that season.