Willie Gault place of birth Griffin
High school
Gault was born and raised in Griffin, Georgia.  He was named for his mother, Willie Mae.  Both of his parents worked in a textile mill.  He later recalled that his classmates  considered him a "teacher's pet."Gault played football and ran track for Griffin High School.  He had two receptions for 19 yards in Griffin's 7-7 tie against Valdosta in the AAAA State Championship Game during his junior year.  He had a 48-yard touchdown catch for the North team in the 1979 GACA North/South Game (a preseason all-star game).  During his senior year, he caught 33 passes and scored 7 touchdowns, averaging 19 yards per catch.  He was named All-State following his junior and senior seasons.
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