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Gainesville Athletics Hall of Fame: Outgoing Tommy Valentine always represented hometown well during professional golf career

Valentine was a state championship golfer, all-state quarterback in football for the Red Elephants

Gainesville High graduate Tommy Valentine sinks a putt during a PGA Tour event. Photo courtesy Mike Valentine

Tommy Valentine — Gainesville High graduate Tommy Valentine sinks a putt during a PGA Tour event. Photo courtesy Mike Valentine

He had a big personality, never met a stranger and was part of the glue to a prominent family who were all expected to become successful in life.

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