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Glorianne Fahs
Museum Manager
Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum
111 South 6th Street
Leesburg, Florida 34748
gfahs@aol.com
www.leesburgheritagesociety.com
Like Us On Facebook
(352) 315-1800
Kay Adair
Retired SunTrust Bank Employee
Experience Works Employee
Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum
111 South 6th Street
Leesburg, Florida 34748
Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum
111 South 6th Street
Leesburg, Florida 34748
gfahs@aol.com
www.leesburgheritagesociety.com
Like Us On Facebook
(352) 315-1800
Articles provided by:
Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Leesburg Yellow Jackets Varsity Football Lettermen
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
Member of the Leesburg Heritage Society
geraldlacey@leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com
www.leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com
Like Us On Facebook
Follow Us On Twitter
Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business
ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include
best selling authors and international speakers.
Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from
his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about
helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.
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#3 Alabama 35 (Final: 11-1-0, #2)
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Story excerpted from the book "Sugar Bowl Classic: A History" by Marty Mulé, who covered the game and
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Adkins and put them in his sock.
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