Fredrick Pierce Vaughan (October 8, 1904 – October 16, 1986) was an All-Southern

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. One account reads "Vaughan is noted for his consistent playing week after week. He always is depended on and never fails to play his usual steady game. He is the main gun in the State line."

Early years

Fred Vaughan was born on October 8, 1904, in

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, to Cornelius R. Vaughan and Carry Bell Gray.

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