Willie Gault educated at Griffin High School
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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