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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  <-- 1951 <- 1952 -> 1953 --> 2024
1952 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 12th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 
1952 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 12  @ Sidney Lanier    7   20   L       
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. Ramsay    0   44   L       
 Fri., Sep. 26  @ Lanett    12   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 3  @ Opelika    7   13   L       
 Fri., Oct. 10  vs. Sylacauga    46   20   W       
 Fri., Oct. 17  vs. Handley    27   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Valley    14   22   L       
 Fri., Oct. 31  vs. B.B. Comer    33   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 7  @ Talladega    19   12   W       
 Fri., Nov. 14  vs. Dadeville    41   19   W       
 
1952 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored206
  Scoring Average20.6
  Points Allowed169
  Defense Average16.9
  Opponents Record51-41 -6
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record2-3
1952 Class 2A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1952 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Lawrence Meadows Sr. All-Star Game  
 Roy Forbus LE Sr.190 All-Star Game  

1952 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Jim PhillipsE HM  MA
 Lawrence MeadowsB HM  MA
 Roy ForbusE 1st  MA



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