Billy Vaughn was an high school football All America running back at Roosevelt High School in New York. He graduated from high school in 1981. He holds his school record for the most touchdowns in a game (9), in a season (45), the most rushing yards with 6,898 yards for a career, the most kickoff returns for touchdowns in a career (25), the most punt returns for touchdowns in a season with (12). Billy also was All State defensive back and All America track sprinter, he holds his school record in the 100m at 10.42, the 200m at 21.10 and the 400m at 46.85. Billy fastest 40 yard dash time on record was 4.27 timed by the university of Miami (FL) football coach, he was an amazing athlete. Billy had numerous scholarship offers from over 20 division 1a football and track universities. Naming a few like Nebraska, Penn State, Miami of Florida, Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Michigan, Texas at El Paso and the list goes on. He was rated the top running back on the east coast and the third best running back in the country.
Billy attended the University of Texas at El Paso on a football scholarship and started at running back and return specialist. He also competed for one year on the national ranked UTEP track team in the sprints. Running his best 100m in 10.18 and 200m in 20.25. After leaving UTEP in 1985, Billy competed professionally in track for five years. His all time best in the 100m -10.09, 200m - 20.10., 400m - 45.89.
Billy is also in the baseball hall of fame in Coopertown, New York nominated as an outstanding youth baseball player in the babe ruth league for several years.[]
Billy currently is a speed, strength and conditioning coach for high school, collegiate and professional athletes. He also train football skill position athletes and track & field sprinters.
Billy is single and has two sons Billy Vaughn Jr. a 2013 1st team high school All American track sprinter. He attends San Diego State University on a football scholarship and plays cornerback and punt return specialist. Jaris Vaughn is a high school football player, he plays defensive line and fullback, also a shot putter on the track & field team at University High School in Los Angeles, CA.