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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  <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2026
1953 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 13th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 First undefeated season.
 
1953 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 11  @ Sidney Lanier    20   13   W       
 Fri., Sep. 25  vs. Lanett    20   14   W       
 Fri., Oct. 2  vs. Opelika    6   6   T       
 Fri., Oct. 9  @ Sylacauga    21   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16  @ Handley    45   21   W       
 Fri., Oct. 23  vs. Valley    38   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 30  @ B.B. Comer    33   14   W       
 Fri., Nov. 6  vs. Talladega    21   0   W       
 Fri., Nov. 13  @ Dadeville    33   6   W       
    Gordon Academy GA    14   0   W       
 
1953 Season Totals
  Record9-0 -1
  Points Scored251
  Scoring Average25.1
  Points Allowed87
  Defense Average8.7
  Opponents Record45-40 -4
  Home Record3-0 -1
  Away Record5-0
1953 Class 2A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
Final 6(9-0-1)28 BPH
  

1953 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Charlie Wilson T Sr.6-1200 All-Star Game  
 Jimmy Phillips E Sr.199 All Southern  Orlando Sentinel
 Jimmy Phillips E Sr.6-1203 All-Star Game  

1953 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 BrittonC HM  MA
 Charles WilsonT HM  MA
 Charles WilsonT HM  MA
 Frank FoyB HM  MA
 Jimmy KilpatrickB HM  MA
 Jimmy PhillipsE 1st  MA



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