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Decatur Football Team History

Decatur Red Raiders

Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: R.D. Taylor

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1917 <-- 1928 <- 1929 -> 1930 --> 2024

1929 Season Highlights

R.D. Taylor enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Decatur.

1929 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 27	vs. Hanceville	7	7	T
Fri., Oct. 4	vs. Lawrence County	2	0	W
Fri., Oct. 11	vs. Elkmont	47	0	W
Sat., Oct. 19	vs. Phillips Birmingham	0	26	L
Fri., Oct. 25	@ Sheffield	0	40	L
Fri., Nov. 1	OPEN
Fri., Nov. 8	vs. Huntsville	0	0	T
Fri., Nov. 15	vs. Athens	14	7	W
Fri., Nov. 22	OPEN
Thu., Nov. 28	vs. Hartselle	13	6	W

1929 Season Totals
Record	4-2 -2
Points Scored	83
Scoring Average	10.4
Points Allowed	86
Defense Average	10.8
Opponents Record	34-27 -9
Home Record	4-1 -2
Away Record	0-1

1929 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Decatur was not ranked.

1929 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

1929 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Dobbins	T				HM	BAH

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