Saturday, June 05, 2004

Coach Gailey sheds a tear

Coach introduced Jimmy Hightower, his coach at Americus High School, as a new member of the GA Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Gailey, the Georgia Tech head football coach, was introducing Jimmy Hightower, his coach at Americus High School. Gailey began to choke with emotion as he told the audience of 300 how Hightower was there for support after the death of his father.

"It says on his placque that he had an impact on a lot of players," Gailey said. "I stand here today as one of those he impacted."