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Emma Sansom Football Team History

Emma Sansom Rebels

Emma Sansom High School

2210 W. Meighan Blvd. Gadsden, AL 35904
Stadium: Murphree Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: George Heath

1930 <-- 1962 <- 1963 -> 1964 --> 2005

1963 Season Highlights

George Heath enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Emma Sansom.

The Rebels move from Class and into Region 0.

1963 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 13	@ Huntsville	12	12	T
Fri., Sep. 20	vs. Guntersville	13	14	L
Fri., Oct. 4	vs. Glencoe	20	0	W
Fri., Oct. 11	@ Talladega	20	28	L
Fri., Oct. 18	vs. Anniston	12	13	L
Fri., Oct. 25	@ Etowah	0	33	L
Fri., Nov. 1	vs. Oneonta	19	7	W
Fri., Nov. 15	vs. Gadsden	6	27	L
Thu., Nov. 28	@ Oxford	7	0	W
Thu., Nov. 21	Glencoe	43	19	W	Gadsden

1963 Season Totals
Record	4-5 -1
Points Scored	152
Scoring Average	15.2
Points Allowed	153
Defense Average	15.3
Opponents Record	41-55 -3
Home Record	2-3
Away Record	1-2 -1

1963 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Emma Sansom was not ranked.

1963 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Jackie Clayton	DB	Sr.	6-0	180	All-Star Game

1963 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Jackie Clayton	C	Sr.			HM	BN

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Hamilton shutout an amazing 14 consecutive opponents from 1928-1930. A streak that will never be matched in modern football.