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Decatur Football Team History

Decatur Red Raiders

Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: H.L. Shorty Ogle

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1917 <-- 1939 <- 1940 -> 1941 --> 2024

1940 Season Highlights

H.L. Shorty Ogle enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Decatur.

1940 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 20	vs. Dora	58	0	W
Fri., Sep. 27	vs. Elkmont	31	0	W
Fri., Oct. 4	@ Huntsville	7	6	W
Fri., Oct. 11	vs. Jones Valley	33	0	W
Fri., Oct. 18	@ Cullman	34	0	W
Fri., Oct. 25	vs. Athens	16	7	W
Thu., Oct. 31	@ Coffee	7	0	W
Fri., Nov. 15	vs. Huntsville	6	7	L
Thu., Nov. 21	vs. Hartselle	41	0	W

1940 Season Totals
Record	8-1
Points Scored	233
Scoring Average	25.9
Points Allowed	20
Defense Average	2.2
Opponents Record	36-37 -6
Home Record	5-1
Away Record	3-0

1940 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Decatur was not ranked.

1940 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

1940 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Harold Self	QB				HM	BN
Travis Callahan	T				HM	BN
Walter Todd	HB				HM	BN
Walter Todd	B				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.