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Jess Lanier Football Team History


Jess Lanier Purple Tigers
Bessemer City High School

100 High School Dr. Bessemer, AL 35022
Stadium: Bessemer City Stadium
Colors: Purple & White
Coach: Bill Andrews
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1910  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024
1973 Season Highlights
 Bill Andrews enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Jess Lanier.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  vs. J.O. Johnson    7   14   L       
 Fri., Sep. 7  @ Berry    0   15   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Minor    3   7   L       
 Fri., Sep. 21  vs. Ensley    20   21   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  @ Tuscaloosa    0   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Hueytown    22   13   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Fairfield    7   19   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Vestavia Hills    28   8   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  vs. Mountain Brook    21   19   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  vs. Tuscaloosa County    14   28   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record3-7
  Points Scored122
  Scoring Average12.2
  Points Allowed172
  Defense Average17.2
  Opponents Record50-45 -4
  Home Record3-4
  Away Record0-3
1973 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Jess Lanier was not ranked.
  

1973 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Jess Lanier Players on File.

1973 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 McCallE HM  BN



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