Bio

Fred Gill

Perkinston Agricultural High School (1952-1958) / Football, Basketball, Baseball
Perkinston Junior College (1956-1958) / Football

While at Perkinston Agricultural High School in 1952-1956, Fred Gill was a letterman in football, basketball and baseball. The basketball team played in the South State Tournament during his senior year. The football team had a 9-1 record that same year, winning the Dairy Bowl against Notre Dame of Biloxi. Gill was named team captain and was starting quarterback all four years. During this time, he was invited by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play on their minor league team. He chose to continue his education instead. At Perkinston Junior College in 1956-1958, Gill was a quarterback on the football team and lettered both years. He was the starting quarterback during his sophomore year.