1. That season later served as the basis for the film Remember the Titans in 2000, in which Boone was portrayed by actor Denzel Washington.
13 Facts About Herman Boone
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Herman Boone graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree.
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In 1958, Herman accepted his first teaching and coaching position at the Luther H Foster High School in Blackstone, Virginia, where he coached football, basketball and baseball.
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Herman Boone's teams recorded twenty-six wins, six losses and three district championships.
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In 1961, Herman Boone returned to his home state of North Carolina to continue his coaching and teaching career.
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In 1969, Herman Boone resigned from his position, having been informed by the Williamston school board that the town of Williamston "was not ready for a black head coach".
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Herman Boone was fired from his coaching position in 1979, after allegations of player abuse and related complaints by three assistant coaches.
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Herman Boone subsequently retired from coaching and appeared as a public speaker at functions regarding his time as coach.
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In retirement, Herman Boone lived with his wife, Carol Luck, in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Herman Boone was a friend of Willie Jeffries, dating back to when the two were assistant coaches in North Carolina.
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Herman Boone wrote a letter of recommendation in support of Jeffries' induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Herman Boone died at his home in Alexandria on December 18,2019, at the age of 84.
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The Herman Boone Trophy is awarded to the winning team of the US Army All-American Bowl, a game between high school All-American seniors.