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Legendary Texas High School Football Coach Freddie James Dies at 89

Legendary Texas High School Football Coach Freddie James Dies at 89
World Sports · 14:47:08 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Freddie James, the legendary Texas high school football coach whose career was portrayed in the book and television series "Friday Night Lights," has died at the age of 89.

Coaching Career at Carter High School

James led Dallas' Carter High School from 1982 to 1995, amassing 139 victories. His most famous season came in 1988 when the team won the state championship, a title that was later stripped due to eligibility violations.

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