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Walter Wellborn Football Team History

Walter Wellborn Panthers

Walter H. Wellborn High School

135 Pinson Rd. Anniston, AL 36201
Stadium: The Hill
Colors: Black & White
Coach: Ed Deupree

1955 <-- 1965 <- 1966 -> 1967 --> 2024

1966 Season Highlights

Ed Deupree enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Walter Wellborn.

First undefeated season.

1966 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 9	vs. Alexandria	19	7	W
Fri., Sep. 16	@ Piedmont	27	7	W
Fri., Sep. 23	@ Talladega	33	6	W
Sat., Oct. 8	Oxford	28	7	W	Anniston
Fri., Oct. 14	vs. Saks	7	6	W
Fri., Oct. 21	@ Jacksonville	21	7	W
Thu., Oct. 27	vs. Childersburg	28	13	W
Fri., Nov. 4	vs. Fort Payne	24	0	W
Fri., Nov. 11	@ Anniston	21	7	W
Fri., Nov. 18	Oxford	7	7	T	Anniston

1966 Season Totals
Record	9-0 -1
Points Scored	215
Scoring Average	21.5
Points Allowed	67
Defense Average	6.7
Opponents Record	42-47 -5
Home Record	4-0
Away Record	4-0

1966 Class 3A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Walter Wellborn was not ranked.

1966 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Walter Wellborn Players on File.

1966 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Dennis Dunnaway	B	Sr.		165	2nd	BN
Jerry Gunnells	E	Jr.		215	1st	BN
Jerry Gunnells	E	Jr.		215	1st	AP
Jerry Gunnells	E	Jr.		195	1st	BPH
Jerry Gunnells	E	Jr.		215	1st	MA
Wright	T				HM	BN

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first night game played between high school teams in the state occurred on September 23, 1927 when Pike Road and Cloverdale met in the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.