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





Samson Football Team History


Samson Tigers
Samson High School

209 N. Braod St. Samson, AL 36477
Stadium: Alva Hawk Stadium
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Coach: Joe Gann
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1922  <-- 1939 <- 1940 -> 1941 --> 2024
1940 Season Highlights
 Joe Gann enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Samson.
 
1940 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 27   Geneva    0   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 4   Bonifay FL    13   7   W       
    
 Fri., Oct. 18   Blountstown FL    6   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 25   Geneva County    12   13   L       
 Fri., Nov. 8   Luverne    7   21   L       
    
    
    
 
1940 Season Totals
  Record2-3
  Points Scored38
  Scoring Average7.6
  Points Allowed69
  Defense Average13.8
  Opponents Record12-10 -1
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record0-0
1940 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Samson was not ranked.
  

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

1940 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Samson Players on File.



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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.