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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: Don Bulger

1930 <-- 1968 <- 1969 -> 1970 --> 2005

1969 Season Highlights

Don Bulger enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Emma Sansom.

1969 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 5	vs. Gadsden	14	6	W
Thu., Sep. 11	vs. Minor	16	13	W
Fri., Sep. 19	vs. Oxford	26	8	W
Fri., Sep. 26	vs. Carver Gadsden	20	0	W
Fri., Oct. 3	@ Ringold GA	41	0	W
Fri., Oct. 10	vs. Anniston	26	12	W
Fri., Oct. 17	@ Etowah	14	24	L
Fri., Oct. 24	vs. Albertville	33	0	W
Fri., Oct. 31	vs. Jacksonville	20	6	W
Fri., Nov. 14	vs. Etowah	7	7	T	Gadsden

1969 Season Totals
Record	8-1 -1
Points Scored	217
Scoring Average	21.7
Points Allowed	76
Defense Average	7.6
Opponents Record	44-38 -3
Home Record	7-0 -1
Away Record	1-1

1969 Class 4A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
10/15/1969	6	2	(6-0)		AP
10/8/1969	5	3	(5-0)		AP
11/12/1969	10	9	(8-1)		AP
11/6/1969	9	7	(8-1)		AP

1969 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Danny Kimble	HB	Sr.	5-10	170	All-Star Game

1969 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Danny Kimble	B	Sr.	5-10	165	2nd	AP
Danny Kimble	HB	Sr.	6-1	165	2nd	BPH

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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.