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Tallapoosa County Football Team History

Tallapoosa County Tigers

Dadeville High School

227 Weldon St. Dadeville, AL 36853
Stadium: Tiger Stadium
Colors: Black & Gold
Coach: Oscar Burford

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1921 <-- 1939 <- 1940 -> 1941 --> 2025

1940 Season Highlights

Oscar Burford enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Tallapoosa County.

1940 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 20	vs. Reeltown	14	0	W
Fri., Oct. 4	@ Lanett	18	0	W
Fri., Oct. 11	@ Valley	0	18	L
Fri., Oct. 18	vs. Central Phenix City	52	0	W
Fri., Oct. 25	Eufaula	20	0	W
Fri., Nov. 1	OPEN
Fri., Nov. 8	Sidney Lanier	6	14	L
Thu., Nov. 14	vs. Lineville	25	0	W
Wed., Nov. 27	Alexander City	7	0	W

1940 Season Totals
Record	6-2
Points Scored	142
Scoring Average	17.8
Points Allowed	32
Defense Average	4.0
Opponents Record	32-30 -4
Home Record	3-0
Away Record	1-1

1940 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Tallapoosa County was not ranked.

1940 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Tallapoosa County Players on File.

1940 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Tallapoosa County Players on File.

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