Legendary T.C. Williams Coach Herman Boone, Immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans,’ Dies at 84

Herman Boone, the T.C. Williams High School football head coach who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie Remember the Titans, has died at 84 years old.

Herman Boone

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Boone led the Titans to the 1971 state championship title with an integrated group of players from two area schools. The team finished the year undefeated at 13–0.

The Disney film was released in September 2000 and has grossed more than $136 million worldwide as one of the most popular football films.

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