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Coach portrayed in ‘Friday Night Lights’ dead at 89

Tom Langston
Tom Langston
Tom Langston
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Tom holds a Master's in Education from Cleveland State University and has been reporting on educational issues for over seven years. His work has appeared in various local publications, where he has explored both public and private school systems in Cleveland.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM · 1 min read
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Coach portrayed in ‘Friday Night Lights’ dead at 89 — Dayton Schools news

Freddie James, the iconic Texas high school football coach who inspired “Friday Night Lights,” died Thursday at the of 89, per his obituary.

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