'Having Gainesville across our chest, we did it for the city': Gainesville getting ready to recognize 2012 state championship football program - Gainesville Times

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'Having Gainesville across our chest, we did it for the city': Gainesville getting ready to recognize 2012 state championship football program

Gainesville coach Bruce Miller hoists the state championship trophy on Dec. 14, 2012 with players Fred Payne, left, and Chase England at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gainesville Reunion — Gainesville coach Bruce Miller hoists the state championship trophy on Dec. 14, 2012 with players Fred Payne, left, and Chase England at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. - photo by Scott Rogers

At Gainesville High, there’s been lots of wildly-successful football teams, eight have played for a state championship since 1947.

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