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Abbeville Football Team History

Abbeville Yellow Jackets

Abbeville High School

P.O. Box 519 Abbeville, AL 36310
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Colors: Maroon, Gray & White
Coach: William Bill Ellis

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1921 <-- 1952 <- 1953 -> 1954 --> 2024

1953 Season Highlights

William Bill Ellis enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Abbeville.

1953 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Thu., Sep. 10	vs. Ozark	6	13	L
Fri., Sep. 25	@ Slocomb	14	6	W
Fri., Oct. 2	vs. Geneva	7	6	#Lost
Fri., Oct. 9	@ Headland	0	28	L
Fri., Oct. 16	vs. Clayton	27	7	W
Fri., Oct. 23	vs. Chipley FL	0	40	L
Fri., Oct. 30	Goodwater	40	12	W
Fri., Nov. 6	@ Newville	40	7	W
Fri., Nov. 13	vs. Houston County	13	0	W
Fri., Nov. 20	@ Geneva County	6	47	L

1953 Season Totals
Record	5-5
Points Scored	153
Scoring Average	15.3
Points Allowed	166
Defense Average	16.6
Opponents Record	37-46 -5
Home Record	2-3
Away Record	2-2

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

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

1953 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Bell Henley	E				HM	MA

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