Eager to bring back prestige of Gainesville High football, legendary former defensive back Fred Payne excited about joining its coaching staff - Gainesville Times

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Eager to bring back prestige of Gainesville High football, legendary former defensive back Fred Payne excited about joining its coaching staff

Gainesville’s Fred Payne (20) pulls a group of Clarke Central defenders behind him during a 2011 game at City Park Stadium. - photo by J. Bryan Stiles

1020Gainesville02 — Gainesville’s Fred Payne (20) pulls a group of Clarke Central defenders behind him during a 2011 game at City Park Stadium. - photo by J. Bryan Stiles

Payne was an All-State defensive back for the Red Elephants' state championship squad in 2012.

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