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Coach portrayed in ‘Friday Night Lights’ dead at 89

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Coach portrayed in ‘Friday Night Lights’ dead at 89

Kyle Harris

Reporter · Columbia, PA

Kyle holds a degree in Education from Kutztown University and has reported on local education issues for over 4 years. He previously worked for the Lebanon Daily News, focusing on the challenges facing local schools and initiatives.

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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 — Scranton 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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