Herman 'Coach' Boone Signed T. C. Williams Jersey Inscribed " Remember the Titans 71 State Champs" (JSA COA)

Custom on-field style jersey with everything sewn on, size XL. Hand-signed and inscribed in black felt tip pen by Herman 'Coach' Boone.

In 1971, with a reputation of 26 wins, 6 losses, and 3 district championships, Herman Boone was appointed head football coach at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Despite a highly politically charged consolidation of school systems in Virginia and Boone's appointment over a white coach (Bill Yoast- with several years seniority and a steadfast citywide following), Herman was able to pull together and solidify a diverse coaching staff and an unfocused group of young boys into one of the most powerful football teams in the state of Virginia, winning the 1971 Virginia State Championship. This team was ranked second in the nation by national polls.

After the Gettysburg camp where the team members got to know each other, President Richard Nixon sent an aide, Dr. Brown, to see this integrated football team that was beginning to catch national attention. In December 1971, Nixon was quoted as saying of the Titans that "the team saved the city of Alexandria".

Boone has been selected coach of the year six times and is the author of many articles for several national magazines.

The autograph includes an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes. The signing of this item was witnessed by JSA.

Authentication: JSA COA

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