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Calera Football Team History

Calera Eagles

Calera High School

8454 Hwy. 31 S. Calera, AL 35040
Stadium: Ricky M. Cairns Memorial Stadium
Colors: Navy & White
Coach: Ricky Cairns

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1946 <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024

1973 Season Highlights

Ricky Cairns enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Calera.

1973 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 31	vs. Isabella	20	14	W
Fri., Sep. 7	vs. Vincent	14	12	W
Fri., Sep. 21	@ Jemison	26	16	W
Fri., Sep. 28	@ Chelsea	0	8	L
Fri., Oct. 5	@ Thorsby	22	0	W
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Verbena	30	14	W
Fri., Oct. 19	@ Montevallo	26	0	W
Fri., Oct. 26	@ Maplesville	22	6	W
Fri., Nov. 2	vs. Catholic Montgomery	28	0	W
Fri., Nov. 9	vs. Marbury	40	0	W

1973 Season Totals
Record	9-1
Points Scored	228
Scoring Average	22.8
Points Allowed	70
Defense Average	7.0
Opponents Record	38-59 -3
Home Record	4-0
Away Record	5-1

1973 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Calera was not ranked.

1973 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Calera Players on File.

1973 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Dale Palmer	E	Jr.			1st	BN

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