Gary Gaines, who was the astonishing Texas auxiliary school football mentor portrayed in the book and film Friday Night Lights, has kicked the container at 73 years of age. According to a declaration from Gaines’ family, he kicked the can on Monday following a length battle with Alzheimer’s contamination.
Gaines is generally famous for his stretch at Odessa Permian in the last piece of the 1980s notwithstanding preparing for more than 30 years at various schools. Gaines’ 1988 gathering was profiled in Buzz Bissinger’s book, which showed how critical optional school football was in West Texas.
Gaines, who was played by performer Billy Bob Thornton in the 2004 film, communicated that he never read Bissinger’s book ensuing to being hoodwinked by the essayist for how his 1988 gathering was portrayed.
In 1988, Odessa Permian lost in the state disposal adjusts in a season where the gathering’s star running back, James “Boobie” Miles, got harmed during a preseason scrimmage. In the film, Miles was shown getting harmed during the season.
Former Monahans Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Gary Gaines passed away earlier today. Long before Friday Night Lights fame, Coach Gaines transformed Monahans Football into a West Texas powerhouse. Rest In Peace Coach Gaines. You are once again PERFECT.
— LOBO SPORTS NETWORK (@LOBOES) August 23, 2022
The inconceivable tutor similarly had extends at Abilene High and San Angelo Central following Permian. In 2000, Gaines moved onto the school positions as he filled in as the lead mentor at Abilene Christian for five seasons. Following a 21-30 record over that in stretch, Gaines gave up as the Abilene Christian lead coach toward the completion of the 2004 season.
Once more in 2009, Gaines returned to transform into the lead coach at Permian. Gaines remained there until the completion of the 2012 season when he revealed his retirement from educating.
Gaines set up a 127-93-5 record in his 20 seasons as a lead mentor, including going 69-28-1 at Permian. He drove the Panthers to six state titles during his time at the school, including an optimal 1989 season. After the 1989 season, Gaines took a partner preparing position at Texas Tech.
