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1961

Another perfect season under Blue Howse keeps a 24-game winning streak rolling.

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1961

Ten-and-Oh Again

Another perfect season under Blue Howse keeps a 24-game winning streak rolling.
Head Coach: W. H. “Blue” HowseRed River Valley Conference Champions
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Greenbrier followed 1960 with another perfect season: 10–0 and another Red River Valley Conference championship.

Across the 1960 and 1961 teams, the Hall of Fame describes back-to-back undefeated seasons at the center of a 24-game winning streak.

Greenbrier finished 10-0 under W. H. “Blue” Howse. The schedule accounts for 281 points scored and 33 allowed across 10 games.

The season’s largest win was 46–0 over Nashville Howard.

In the White House rivalry, Greenbrier beat the Blue Devils 28–0.

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1Jo Byrns33–0W
2St. Andrews27–0W
3Mt. Juliet38–0W
4White House28–0W
5Charlotte27–14W
6Nashville Howard46–0W
7Harrison-Chilhowee49–12W
8Ashland City14–7W
9East Robertson13–0W
10Hendersonville6–0W
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Season record · 1961

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