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Samson Football Team History

Samson Tigers

Samson High School

209 N. Braod St. Samson, AL 36477
Stadium: Alva Hawk Stadium
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Coach: Jim Sumner

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1922 <-- 1961 <- 1962 -> 1963 --> 2024

1962 Season Highlights

Jim Sumner enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Samson.

1962 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 14	vs. Geneva	19	39	L
Fri., Sep. 21	vs. Clayton	14	0	W
Fri., Sep. 28	vs. Ashford	0	12	L
Fri., Oct. 5	@ Geneva County	12	31	L
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Charles Henderson	7	32	L
Fri., Oct. 19	@ Pike County	21	7	W
Fri., Oct. 26	@ Elba	13	13	T
Fri., Nov. 2	vs. Florala	18	13	W
Fri., Nov. 9	@ Opp	6	27	L
Fri., Nov. 16	vs. Cottonwood	6	0	W

1962 Season Totals
Record	4-5 -1
Points Scored	116
Scoring Average	11.6
Points Allowed	174
Defense Average	17.4
Opponents Record	50-44 -6
Home Record	3-2
Away Record	1-3 -1

1962 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Samson was not ranked.

1962 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Samson Players on File.

1962 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Steve Holley	E				HM	BPH

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