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Tallassee Football Team History

Tallassee Tigers

Tallassee High School

502 Barnett Blvd. Tallassee, AL 36078
Stadium: J.E. Hot Obrien Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: John Edward OBrien

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1921 <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024

1947 Season Highlights

John Edward OBrien enters his 12th season as Head Coach at Tallassee.

Won 33 consecutive games.

1947 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 12	vs. B.B. Comer	19	0	W
Fri., Sep. 19	vs. Auburn	19	6	W
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Southern Industrial	59	0	W
Fri., Oct. 3	@ Eufaula	12	7	W
Fri., Oct. 10	@ Lanett	46	12	W
Fri., Oct. 17	@ Valley	13	0	W
Fri., Oct. 24	vs. Opelika	12	0	W
Fri., Oct. 31	@ Alexander City	25	6	W
Fri., Nov. 14	@ Sidney Lanier	7	21	L	Cramton Bowl
Thu., Nov. 27	@ Central Phenix City	20	14	W

1947 Season Totals
Record	9-1
Points Scored	232
Scoring Average	23.2
Points Allowed	66
Defense Average	6.6
Opponents Record	44-48 -3
Home Record	4-0
Away Record	5-1

1947 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Tallassee was not ranked.

1947 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Billy Stokes		Sr.			All-Star Game
Charles Stough	RHB	Sr.		167	All-Star Game

1947 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Charles Stough	B	Sr.			1st	MA
Jackie Williams	T				1st	MA
McGarr	G				HM	MA

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Collinsville completed the 1931 season with a record of 1-4-5. The five ties will forever be a state record since all games are now decided by overtime.