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   The best of the best in Alabama High   
  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Austin Football Team History


Austin Black Bears
Austin High School

3004 Modaus Rd SW Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Austin Football Field
Colors: Burnt Orange & Black
Coach: Frank Sadler
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Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Players Rankings NFL Playoffs OT

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1963  <-- 1971 <- 1972 -> 1973 --> 2024
1972 Season Highlights
 Frank Sadler enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Austin.
 
1972 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 1  vs. Scottsboro    7   3   W       
 Fri., Sep. 8  @ Coffee    14   13   W       
 Fri., Sep. 15  vs. Decatur    0   28   L       
 Fri., Sep. 22  vs. Bradshaw    8   10   L       
 Fri., Sep. 29  @ Hartselle    0   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 6  @ Athens    6   36   L       
 Fri., Oct. 13  vs. Lee Huntsville    14   29   L       
 Fri., Oct. 20  @ Huntsville    6   28   L       
 Sat., Oct. 28  @ Russellville    0   21   L       
 Fri., Nov. 10  vs. Walker    35   13   W       
 
1972 Season Totals
  Record3-7
  Points Scored90
  Scoring Average9.0
  Points Allowed215
  Defense Average21.5
  Opponents Record52-44 -5
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record1-4
1972 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Austin was not ranked.
  

1972 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Austin Players on File.

1972 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Austin Players on File.



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first football game played by a high school team in Alabama was in 1892 when Central Birmingham (Phillips) lost to Alabama 56-0 on November 11.