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 Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to Cornelius R. Vaughan and Carry Bell Gray.

References

NC State Wolfpack football players American football guards All-Southern college football players 1904 births 1986 deaths Players of American football from North Carolina People from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina {{collegefootball-player-stub