In the fall of 1966, Mountain Brook High School took the field for the first time. Under head coach Darryl Fitts, the Spartans launched their inaugural football season — and a legacy — with a brand-new team, a borrowed stadium and a community eager to rally behind something of their own.

After a tough 20-6 loss to West Blocton in the season opener, the Spartans bounced back in historic fashion. On Sept. 16, 1966, Mountain Brook earned its first-ever win, a dominant 41-7 victory over Glenn High School at Fair Park. According to The Birmingham News, six different Spartans scored, including a 15-yard run by Carl Tayloe, a pick-six from lineman Martin Gaines, and rushing touchdowns from Jeff Davis, Freddie Patton and Pat Hardy. Hardy and Bill Houseal handled the extra points, and the Spartans

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