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Deshler Football Team History

Deshler Tigers

Deshler High School

200 N. Commons Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Stadium: Howard Chappell Stadium
Colors: Cardinal & White
Coach: Howard Chappell

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1917 <-- 1954 <- 1955 -> 1956 --> 2024

1955 Season Highlights

Howard Chappell enters his 13th season as Head Coach at Deshler.

1955 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 9	OPEN
Fri., Sep. 16	vs. Huntsville	28	20	W
Fri., Sep. 23	vs. Butler	7	40	L
Fri., Sep. 30	@ Corinth MS	6	13	L
Fri., Oct. 7	vs. Coffee	13	26	L
Fri., Oct. 14	vs. Russellville	0	14	L
Fri., Oct. 28	vs. Sheffield	13	12	W
Fri., Nov. 4	vs. Cherokee	13	47	L
Fri., Nov. 11	@ Athens	13	19	L
Fri., Nov. 18	@ Decatur	15	13	W

1955 Season Totals
Record	3-6
Points Scored	108
Scoring Average	12.0
Points Allowed	204
Defense Average	22.7
Opponents Record	50-30
Home Record	2-4
Away Record	1-2

1955 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Deshler was not ranked.

1955 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Deshler Players on File.

1955 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Borden	G				HM	MA
Gil Cleveland	B				HM	MA
Gil Cleveland	B				3rd	BPH
Staples	E				HM	MA

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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.