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Billy Martin, 'Jolly Giant' and former Gainesville High football star, dies at 75
Former Red Elephants tight end played at Georgia Tech, for 5 seasons in NFL
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Billy Martin, a Gainesville High graduate, poses for a photo in his Georgia Tech uniform. (Photo courtesy of Georgia Tech) - photo by For The Times
Marcus Rodrigue
mrodrigue@gainesvilletimes.com
Updated: Mar 15, 2018, 2:27 AM
Published: Mar 15, 2018, 2:07 AM
Former teammates still remember Martin as The Jolly Giant, a nickname he earned at Gainesville High for his towering frame and infectious personality.
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Track and Field: Gainesville sweeps boys and girls titles at the Hall County Championships
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Gainesville's Molly Williams runs to victory in the 100-meter hurdles during Day 2 of the Hall County championships on April 3, 2025 in Gainesville. Photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 2:22 AM
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 2:05 AM
Red Elephants win their third boys county title, while Lady Red Elephants claim their first title since 2019.
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