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Learn about the real coaches and players of the 1971 T.C. Williams High School football team, who integrated their school and community after a court order. Find out how the movie portrays their story, who are the real faces behind the actors, and what are the facts and fiction of the film.
The film is loosely based on the true story of coach Herman Boone, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and his assistant coach Bill Yoast, portrayed by Will Patton. They integrated the T. C. Williams High School football team in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971 and led them to a state championship.
Sep 23, 2021 · How did a high school football team in 1971 Alexandria, Virginia, overcome racial tensions and win the state championship? Learn the real facts and myths of the movie that starred Denzel Washington as coach Herman Boone and Bill Yoast as his assistant.
Dec 19, 2019 · Former high school football coach Herman Boone, center, has died at age 84. He's seen here with his friend and colleague Bill Yoast, left — who died earlier this year — and former Rep. J.C ...
May 25, 2019 · The story of the team’s 1971 undefeated state championship season inspired the movie, in which Denzel Washington played head coach Herman Boone and Will Patton played Yoast.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Coaches Herman Boone and Bill Yoast sat down with WFAA to talk about the 2000 film Remember the Titans. Watch more of WFAA's archived interviews with movie stars here: • WFAA Vault: Old...
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Aug 20, 2019 · Bill Yoast was a high school coach who helped integrate T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971. He worked with Herman Boone, the only African American coach in the area, and led the Titans to the state championship.
