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





Simpson Football Team History


Simpson Purple Tornados
Simpson High School

 Birmingham, AL 35254
Stadium: Munger Bowl
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: James M. Neese
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1920  <-- 1926 <- 1927 -> 1928 --> 1931
1927 Season Highlights
 James M. Neese enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Simpson.
 ThePurple Tornados set a team record by scoring 220 points.
 The Purple Tornados set a team record by winning 5 games.
 The Purple Tornados set a team record by scoring 71 in a game.
 The Purple Tornados set a team record for margin of victory at 71 points.
 
1927 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 30   Hewitt-Trussville    49   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 7   Mortimer Jordan    53   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 14   Shades Cahaba    71   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 21   Walker    16   13   W       
 Sat., Oct. 29   Woodlawn    0   0   T       
 Fri., Nov. 11   Baylor TN    0   27   L       
 Fri., Nov. 4   Cullman    7   12   L       
 Fri., Nov. 18   Jones Valley    6   13   L       
 Wed., Nov. 23   Jefferson County    18   7   W       
 
1927 Season Totals
  Record5-3 -1
  Points Scored220
  Scoring Average24.4
  Points Allowed72
  Defense Average8.0
  Opponents Record27-39 -2
  Home Record0-0
  Away Record0-0
1927 Class  Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Simpson was not ranked.
  

1927 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Simpson Players on File.

1927 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 CanowayHB HM  BN
 EvansL HM  BAH
 EvansT HM  MA
 EvansT HM  BN
 NunnallyC HM  BN



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.