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Benjamin Russell Football Team History


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Hamp Lyon
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1922  <-- 1950 <- 1951 -> 1952 --> 2024
1951 Season Highlights
 Hamp Lyon enters his 11th season as Head Coach at Benjamin Russell.
 The Wildcats move from Class and into Region 0.
 
1951 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Sidney Lanier    0   12   L       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Sylacauga    27   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Lanett    7   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Opelika    12   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Baylor TN    6   13   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  @ Handley    30   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Valley    27   24   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ B.B. Comer    25   12   W       
 Fri., Nov. 9  vs. John Carroll    31   12   W       
 Fri., Nov. 16  @ Dadeville    34   0   W       
 
1951 Season Totals
  Record8-2
  Points Scored199
  Scoring Average19.9
  Points Allowed100
  Defense Average10.0
  Opponents Record47-37 -5
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record5-1
1951 Class 2A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Benjamin Russell was not ranked.
  

1951 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Lewis Veasey RT Sr.195 All-Star Game  

1951 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 BrittonC HM  MA
 HillB HM  MA
 Roy BlankenshipT 1st  BPH
 Roy BlankenshipT 1st  MA
 Roy ForbusE 1st  MA
 VeazeyT HM  MA



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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first football game played by a high school team in Alabama was in 1892 when Central Birmingham (Phillips) lost to Alabama 56-0 on November 11.