Stamford High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Stamford, TX)

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Pictured above is the coaching staff of the Stamford Bulldogs - one of the finest staffs in the U. S They are, left to right: jr. High Coach, Bill Anderson, Head Coach, Gordon Wood, Assistant Coaches, Larry Wartes and O. M. Isbell. the awesome Bulldogs humbled the Pride of the Plains, the Canyon Eagles, 48- 12 for their second consecutive regional cromm and their 29th consecu- tive win. Gaining momentum, the Stamford brigade lowered the boom on a fine Crane eleven, 39-6 in San Angelo. On a great day for Stamford, mighty Terrell, conqueror of the Bulldogs in 1953, was com- pletely routed by the dynamic defense and irresisti- ble offense of the Blue and White to the pretty tune of 39-7. In a fitting climax to a great year, Stamford fought its hardest battle inAbi1ene against the aerial- minded Brady Bulldogs. It was nip and tuck all the way, with the Stamford boys coming hom behind a seven point deficit and notching their 32nd consecu- tive win and second consecutive State AA Crovxm. Not only did they set a new class AA record in wins, but they also obtained the honor of becoming the first AA team to win the title twice. Playing to- gether like a true team all the way and conducting themselves like Christian gentlemen, the Stamford Bulldogs proved to be worthy of Stamford's praises and confidence. This is the never-to-be-forgotten '56 season of the Stamford Bulldogs. Long will it live in the hearts of many! Stamford 46 Quanah Stamford 53 Ballinger Stamford 26 Andrews Stamford 7 Sweetwater Stamford 40 Coleman Stamford 1 9 Brownwood Stamford 40 An son Stamford 60 Nocona Stamford 26 Hamlin Stamford 47 Seymour Stamford 2 7 Perryton Stamford 48 Canyon Stamford 39 Crane Stamford 39 Terrell Stamford -Q Brady Totals 543

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STAMFORD REPEATS STATE AA GRID TITLE Under the guidance of one of the finest high school coaching staffs in the U. S., the magnificent Stamford Bulldogs lived up to pre-season hopes as they out-fought a mighty Brady eleven 26-13 for their second State crown - truly a great achieve- ment! Best of all, harmony and teamwork reigned as the Blue and White obtained the prized crown again. The 1956 State Champions opened the season against the Quanah Indians and notched their 18th consecutive win 46- 12, Next to fall was a scrappy Ballinger Bearcat crew, 53-6. In a return bout from last year, the Bulldogs out-fought a never-say-die Andrews for a 26-13 victory. In the closest game of the year, the Bulldogs tenaciously maintained their winning skein with a 7-6 win over a powerful AAA foe, Sweetwater. Coleman became victim number 22 by grace of a 40-6 shellacking by the Blue and White. A terrific game with the Brownwood Lions T RI-CAFTA INS Without the fine leadership of three of the most out- standing tri-captains in Texas, the Stamford Bulldogs might never have realized such a victorious season. Dallas Chris- tian got honorable mention 'on the All-State team, while Mike McClellan and Dale Robinson landed a place on the first team. gave Stamford fans a thrill as the mighty Bulldogs smashed their way to a 19-7 decision. An old rival, Anson, fell before the steam-rolling Stamford lads 40-0 for district victory number one. I.n a non- district conference tilt with Nocona, Coach Wood's reserves saw much action as they romped over and through the lightweight Indians for a 60- 12 win. The Hamlin Pied Pipers toppled before a hungry Stamford crew 26-6, as reserves again saw mud action. In the district showdown ,newcomer Seymour was bombed 47-0 for the Blue and White's 27th con- secutive victory and their fourth district crown in the past six years. First to fall in the Bulldogs' playoff path to glory were the Perryton Rangers 27-0 on a cold day in Childress. Pitted against a tremendous line, Coach Wood's stalwart charges not only met the challenge, but also came out as one of the finest lines in the state. Returning to Childress the following week, TRAINER Sterling Carmon,the outstanding trainer for the Stamford Bulldogs, was everywhere at once doing his part in making a State Championship team !

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l 1 N DALIAS CHRISTIAN - Sr. DALE ROBINSON - sr. ROYCE WEST - Sr. End - 3 yrs. Tackle - 2 yrs. Guard - 2 yrs. MIKE MCCLELI-AN - Sr. All-District - 2 yrs. A11-District All-District - 2 yrs. Tailback - 3 yrs, A11-State A11-State All-District - 2 yrs. A11-State - 2 yrs. Mike McClellan gains several yards as he carries the ball in the State Championship game. 1 W