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Decatur Football Team History

Decatur Red Raiders

Decatur High School

1011 Prospect Dr. SE Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Shorty Ogle Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: H.L. Shorty Ogle

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1917 <-- 1940 <- 1941 -> 1942 --> 2025

1941 Season Highlights

H.L. Shorty Ogle enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Decatur.

1941 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 19	vs. Elkmont	69	0	W
Fri., Sep. 26	Ensley	25	0	W
Fri., Oct. 3	Huntsville	6	7	L
Fri., Oct. 10	Phillips Birmingham	19	7	W
Fri., Oct. 17	vs. Cullman	46	0	W
Fri., Oct. 24	@ Athens	19	0	W
Fri., Oct. 31	Coffee	45	0	W
Fri., Nov. 14	Huntsville	47	6	W
Thu., Nov. 20	Hartselle	40	0	W

1941 Season Totals
Record	8-1
Points Scored	316
Scoring Average	35.1
Points Allowed	20
Defense Average	2.2
Opponents Record	35-36 -7
Home Record	2-0
Away Record	1-0

1941 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Decatur was not ranked.

1941 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

1941 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Decatur Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first night game played between high school teams in the state occurred on September 23, 1927 when Pike Road and Cloverdale met in the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.