Legendary coach of ‘Remember the Titans’ fame passes away at age 84
By Adam Spencer
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It has been a rough year for fans of the movie “Remember the Titans.”
First, Bill Yoast, who was the defensive coach at T.C. Williams High School and portrayed by Will Patton in the iconic film, died at age 94 back in May.
On Wednesday, head coach Herman Boone (portrayed by Denzel Washington) passed away at age 84, per the football team’s booster club:
It is with great sadness that we share the sad news of the passing of former Head Football Coach Herman Boone who lead the Titans to the State Championship in 1971?. #RIP
@TCWilliamsAD @TCWSports @AlexandriaPatch @AlexandriaNow @AlexGazette pic.twitter.com/4I0DFAAWSF— Alexandria City HS Football Boosters (@ACTitanFootball) December 18, 2019
Boone led T.C. Williams to that iconic title in 1971 and was a legend in the Virginia football ranks.
“Remember the Titans” came out in 2000, immortalizing that team and the adversity it faced while making its way to the title game.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
