Jerry Paul, a prominent South Hall High athlete in 1960s, leaves legacy as 'unassuming' superstar - Gainesville Times

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Jerry Paul, a prominent South Hall High athlete in 1960s, leaves legacy as 'unassuming' superstar

Three-sport high school standout went on to play football, run track at Georgia Tech

South Hall High graduate Jerry Paul played defensive back and ran track and field at Georgia Tech. Photo courtesy Georgia Tech - photo by For The Times

Jerry Paul — South Hall High graduate Jerry Paul played defensive back and ran track and field at Georgia Tech. Photo courtesy Georgia Tech - photo by For The Times

Jerry Paul used tremendous speed to star in football, baseball and track and field at South Hall High

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