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1961 Cedar Bluff Tigers
1961 Cedar Bluff Tigers
Record: 10-0-0
Head Coach: L.D. Bruce
The 1961 Cedar Bluff Tigers were chosen Class A State Champions by the Birmingham News from District 3.
The Cedar Bluff Tigers swept to their third straight Choccolocco Conference football title with a season ending 37-0 win over Gaylesville. The win propelled the Tigers a 4-0 conference record, a perfect 10-0 season and the 1961 state championship. The Tigers also finished all three seasons undefeated in conference play and an overall 28-1-1 record.
The Tigers outscored the opposition 266-27 and shutout seven opponents. Their only close game came against a strong Gaston team. The Tigers were coached by L.D. Bruce with H.E. Arnold Jr. assisting. The captains were Wilbur Pruitt and Jim Bouchillion.
1961 Season
Site
PF
Opponent
PA
W/L/T
25
Gaylesville
0
W
32
Adairsville GA
6
W
27
Walnut Grove
0
W
28
Southside Gadsden
0
W
25
Collinsville
0
W
34
Springville
7
W
19
Mount Zion GA
0
W
34
Ragland
14
W
6
Gaston
0
W
37
Gaylesville
0
W
267
10-0-0
27
1961 Cedar Bluff All-State Players
Jim Bouchillion
B
A
1
Birmingham News
Herman McElrath
E
A
HM
Birmingham News
Wilbur Pruitt
B
A
HM
Birmingham News
Jim Bouchillon
B
A
HM
Birmingham News
1961 Cedar Bluff All-Star Players
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.
