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Willie Gault Biography

Willie Gault is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 5, 1960 in Griffin, Georgia, United States. Fast and lightning-fast NFL wide receiver, who took home Super Bowl XX with the Chicago Bears. He scored 6,635 yards of receiving and scored 44 touchdowns over his entire career.

He and famous He and the legendary Mike Singletary were both members of the 1985 Bears. were both part of the 1985 Bears.

During the regular season of his freshman year in 1979, Gault caught three passes for 95 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown in Tennessee’s 51-18 win over Utah. He had a team-leading four catches for 22 yards in the Vols’ 27-22 loss to Purdue in the 1979 Bluebonnet Bowl.

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. He had a 48-yard touchdown catch for the North team in the 1979 GACA North/South Game (a preseason all-star game). 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.

He was married Dainnese Mathis back in the year 1983. following the divorce the following year, he was married Suzan Brittan in 2008.

NameWillie Gault
First NameWillie
Last NameGault
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdaySeptember 5
Birth Year1960
Place of BirthGriffin
Home TownGeorgia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsWillie Mae
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseSuzan Brittan (m. 2008)
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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During the late 1980s Willie Gault also owned a trendy upscale clothing boutique in Chicago.

Willie Gault Net Worth

Willie Gault is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willie Gault's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an athlete in track and field who could have participated during the 1980 Olympics should not the U.S. not boycotted them.

The four catches he made for 129 yards during his first Super Bowl assisted the legendary Chicago Bears defense in one of the most dominant Super Bowl performances of all-time.

Willie James Gault (born September 5, 1960) is an American former NFL wide receiver and potential 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, 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.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Gault qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team and would have participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow had the United States not boycotted the event. He was one of 461 athletes to receive a Congressional Gold Medal. Gault set a record in the 110-meter high hurdles at the SEC track and field championships in May 1981. At the 1982 SEC championships, he again set the 110-meter high hurdles record, and won the Commissioner’s Trophy for the highest overall score. He won the 60-yard hurdles event at the 1983 SEC indoor championships with a time of 7:05. At the 1983 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Gault won the 60-yard high hurdles and the 60-yard dash with times of 6.98 and 6.18, respectively. At the 1983 NCAA outdoor championships, Gault placed third behind Roger Kingdom and Reggie Towns in the 110-meter high hurdles.

Gault’s breakout year came during the 1980 season. Though he caught a relatively modest 14 passes for 240 yards while splitting time with Miller at receiver, he returned 24 kickoffs for 662 yards, and tied a national single-season record by returning three kickoffs for touchdowns. He returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to provide Tennessee’s lone score in the team’s 30-6 loss to Pittsburgh. He then returned kickoffs for touchdowns in back-to-back games at the end of the season: a 92-yarder against Kentucky and a 98-yarder against Vanderbilt. Calling the latter play for the Vol Network, long-time broadcaster John Ward shouted, “Ladies and gentlemen, Willie Gault has run all the way to the State Capitol.” Gault added a 48-yard touchdown catch in the Kentucky win.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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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, and was named to the All-American team in 1982. He still holds numerous school kickoff return records.

Gault entered his senior year a Preseason All-American. As part of an explosive receiving corps that included Mike Miller, Lenny Taylor and Darryal Wilson, Gault registered a team-leading 50 catches for 668 yards and four touchdowns. He also registered 23 kickoff returns for 549 yards and a touchdown, and 20 punt returns for 145 yards. He caught touchdown passes of 78 yards and 38 yards in Tennessee’s 24-14 loss to Auburn, and returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown in the Vols’ 24-24 tie against LSU. Gault caught a 52-yard touchdown pass in Tennessee’s 35-28 win over Alabama, helping the Vols break an 11-year losing streak to the Tide. He caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in Tennessee’s 28-22 loss to Iowa in the 1982 Peach Bowl. He was named an All-American at the end of the season.

Who is Willie Gault Dating?

According to our records, Willie Gault married to Suzan Brittan (m. 2008). As of December 1, 2023, Willie Gault’s is not dating anyone.

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During his junior year in 1981, Gault caught 22 passes for 479 yards and four touchdowns while continuing to split time with Miller. He also added to his reputation as a dangerous return man, with 28 kickoff returns for 606 yards, and 31 punt returns for 381 yards and a touchdown. In Tennessee’s 28-20 win over Ole Miss, Gault had a 54-yard kickoff return, a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown, and a 49-yard punt return. He returned a punt 66 yards for an apparent touchdown against Auburn, but it was called back on a penalty. He caught a 75-yard touchdown pass in the Vols’ loss to Alabama, and registered a 49-yard touchdown catch against Memphis State. He had 217 receiving yards against Vanderbilt, including an 80-yard touchdown catch and a 72-yard reception. In Tennessee’s 28-21 win over Wisconsin in the 1981 Garden State Bowl, Gault returned a kickoff 87 yards for the Vols’ first touchdown of the game.

Top Facts about Willie Gault

  • Willie Gault is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete.
  • He was born on September 5, 1960, in Griffin, Georgia.
  • Gault played for the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Raiders.
  • He won a Super Bowl with the Bears in 1986.
  • Gault set multiple records during his career, including fastest NFL player over 100 meters (10.10 seconds).
  • He competed in the 1980 Olympics as a sprinter.
  • Gault retired from professional football in 1994 after playing for ten seasons.
  • Throughout his career, he had over 10,000 all-purpose yards and scored 44 touchdowns.
  • Gault was known for his exceptional speed and agility on the field.
  • After retiring from football, he pursued a successful career as an actor and motivational speaker.
  • Note: Please keep in mind that these facts are based on available information at the time of writing and may not include recent developments or achievements by Willie Gault.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willie Gault celebrates birthday on September 5 of every year.

    Gault was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round (18th overall pick) in the 1983 NFL Draft, and had an immediate impact during his rookie season. He caught four passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Bears’ loss to New Orleans, five passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Bears’ loss to Baltimore, and four passes for 129 yards and an 87-yard touchdown in the Bears’ loss to Green Bay. Gault was the prototypical “speed merchant”, meaning his greatest asset was his pure straight line swiftness.

    Did Willie Gault get hurt?

    Gault was injured during the second quarter of Sunday`s game against the Packers. On an incomplete pass play, Gault fell on the ball. He returned to the game and even ran the ball for a yard on an inside handoff from the shotgun formation. Later it was determined that his ribs were bruised.

    Where is Willie Gault now?

    Gault is still an elite athlete who holds records for the 100 meter and 200-meter dashes for the Masters competition, where he, at the age of 50, ran a 10.88 100-meter dash. Gault has broken to date 14 world records in track and field over a span of 35 years. Gault now lives in Los Angeles, California.

    Did Willie Gault win an Olympic medal?

    Medal recordMen’s athletics
    Olympic Boycott Games
    1980 Philadelphia4 × 100 m relay
    1980 Philadelphia100 m

    How fast did Willie Gault run?

    WR Willie Gault He recorded a 10.10-second 100-yard dash, set records in the 110m hurdles, and a world record in the 4x100m relay with Carl Lewis.

    How fast did Willie Gault run the 40 yard dash?

    Willie Gault – Another guy who ran a 4.4 40 yard dash at 50 years old. He never found great success as a Wide Receiver never earning a pro-bowl, but finished with a modest 19.9 yards per reception over an 11 year career.

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