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Willie James Gault (born September 5, 1960) is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete. He played in the National Football League for 11 seasons for the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the fastest NFL players of all-time,〔Doug Brodess, "(Top 25 Fastest Players in NFL History )," ''Bleacher Report'', 16 April 2011.〕 Gault was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX, and was also a member of the U.S. Olympic team that boycotted the 1980 Olympics. Gault played college football at the University of Tennessee from 1979 to 1982. He led the Vols in all-purpose yardage as a sophomore, junior and senior,〔(Individual Career Records ), UTSports.com, p. 342. Retrieved: 8 August 2013.〕 and was named to the All-American team in 1982. He still holds numerous school kickoff return records.〔(Individual Career Records ), UTSports.com. Retrieved: 8 August 2013.〕 Gault is currently pursuing a career as an actor. He also remains active in masters athletics, setting world masters records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes for the 45-49 and 50-54 age groups. ==High school== Gault was born and raised in Griffin, Georgia. He was named for his mother, Willie Mae. Both of his parents worked in a textile mill. He later recalled that his classmates considered him a "teacher's pet."〔Bruce Newman, "(Gault Is Divided Into Many Parts )," ''Sports Illustrated'', 24 November 1986. Retrieved: 8 August 2013.〕 Gault played football and ran track for Griffin High School. He had two receptions for 19 yards in Griffin's 7-7 tie against Valdosta in the AAAA State Championship Game during his junior year.〔(1978 GHSA AAAA State Championship Game ), Georgia High School Football Historians Association. Retrieved: 8 August 2013.〕 He had a 48-yard touchdown catch for the North team in the 1979 GACA North/South Game (a preseason all-star game).〔(1979 GACA North/South ), Georgia High School Football Historians Association. Retrieved: 8 August 2013.〕 During his senior year, he caught 33 passes and scored 7 touchdowns, averaging 19 yards per catch. He was named All-State following his junior and senior seasons.〔"(1979 Signees )," ''1979 Tennessee Volunteers Football Guide'', p. 56.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Willie Gault」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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