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Opelika Football Team History

Opelika Bulldogs

Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Lindley Hatfield

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1917 <-- 1938 <- 1939 -> 1940 --> 2024

1939 Season Highlights

Lindley Hatfield enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1939 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Thu., Sep. 21	Montgomery County	25	6	W
Thu., Sep. 28	LaFayette	20	0	W
Fri., Oct. 6	Handley	18	0	W
Fri., Oct. 13	Notasulga	27	0	W
Fri., Oct. 20	@ Auburn	19	12	W
Fri., Oct. 27	Columbus GA	0	21	L
Fri., Nov. 3	Eufaula	6	32	L
Fri., Nov. 17	vs. Lanett	13	0	W
Fri., Nov. 10	Newnan GA	13	0	W

1939 Season Totals
Record	7-2
Points Scored	141
Scoring Average	15.7
Points Allowed	71
Defense Average	7.9
Opponents Record	19-33 -4
Home Record	1-0
Away Record	1-0

1939 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1939 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1939 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Bargainer	HB				2nd	BN
Bradshaw	T				2nd	BN
Bradshaw	G				HM	MA
James Barganier	HB			170	1st	MA
McLain	E				HM	BN
McLain	E				HM	MA
Plant	G				HM	MA
Plant	G				HM	BN

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