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

Headland Football Team History

Headland Rams

Headland High School

8 Sporman St. Headland, AL 36345
Stadium: J.J. Yarbrough Stadium
Colors: Navy Blue & White
Coach: Tom McClendon

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1920 <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2024

1953 Season Highlights

Tom McClendon enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Headland.

1953 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 18	@ Bonifay FL	6	6	T
Fri., Sep. 25	@ Louisville	6	7	L
Fri., Oct. 2	@ Rehobeth	6	7	L
Fri., Oct. 9	vs. Abbeville	28	0	W
Fri., Oct. 16	@ Clio	15	0	W
Fri., Oct. 23	vs. Altha FL	20	0	W
Fri., Oct. 30	@ Houston County	24	7	W
Fri., Nov. 6	@ Midland City	20	19	W
Fri., Nov. 13	@ Cottonwood	0	0	T
Wed., Nov. 18	vs. Newville	35	0	W

1953 Season Totals
Record	6-2 -2
Points Scored	160
Scoring Average	16.0
Points Allowed	46
Defense Average	4.6
Opponents Record	31-42 -6
Home Record	3-0
Away Record	3-2 -2

1953 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Headland was not ranked.

1953 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Headland Players on File.

1953 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Jerry Ward	B				HM	MA

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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.