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Opelika Football Team History

Opelika Bulldogs

Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Lindley Hatfield

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1917 <-- 1936 <- 1937 -> 1938 --> 2025

1937 Season Highlights

Lindley Hatfield enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Opelika.

1937 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Oct. 1	vs. Reeltown	26	6	W
Fri., Oct. 8	LaGrange GA	0	26	L
Fri., Oct. 15	vs. LaFayette	13	6	W
Fri., Oct. 22	Tallassee	0	35	L
Fri., Oct. 29	vs. Auburn	0	7	L
Fri., Nov. 5	Langdale	13	6	W
Tue., Nov. 2	Sidney Lanier	0	21	L
Fri., Nov. 5	vs. Langdale	19	6	W
Thu., Nov. 25	vs. Lanett	0	25	L

1937 Season Totals
Record	4-5
Points Scored	71
Scoring Average	7.9
Points Allowed	138
Defense Average	15.3
Opponents Record	42-24 -3
Home Record	3-2
Away Record	0-0

1937 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
Opelika was not ranked.

1937 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Opelika Players on File.

1937 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Bargainer	HB				HM	MA
Bradshaw	T				HM	MA
McCluskey	T				3rd	MA
Montgomery	HB				HM	MA

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Spence McCracken won a record 21 Area/Region Championships at Montgomery Academy, Lee Montgomery and Opelika during his coaching career.