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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Taylor_(Friday_Night_Lights)

    Eric Taylor (Friday Night Lights) - Wikipedia

    • Eric Taylor is a fictional character and the central protagonist in the NBC/DirecTV (The 101 Network) drama television series Friday Night Lights played by Kyle Chandler. He is introduced as the head coach of the Dillon High School football team, the Dillon Panthers. At the end of the first season, he accepts a position as the quarterback coach at th… See more

    Background

    It is stated throughout the series that Coach Taylor grew up in Texas and played football as a young man. It is also … See more

    Characterization

    As a coach, Taylor is firm but fair to his players and is against nepotism. It is thought he gained this characteristic while a protege to the great Enda, who Coach Taylor once stated "is a legend." This put him at odd… See more

    Storylines

    During the pilot episode Taylor is introduced as the new Dillon Panthers head coach. It is likely that he has been at Dillon for some time since it is stated that he used to be a quarterbacks' coach prior to this promotion. His seaso… See more

    Coach Taylor's Record

    As head coach of the Panthers for 3 seasons and Lions for 2, Eric Taylor compiled an impressive 43-16 record, including 4 playoff appearances, 3 state finals appearances, and 2 state champions… See more

    Reception

    He was listed in MTV's Best TV Characters of 2011. AOL TV placed him in its Top 20 TV Dads. John Kubicek of BuddyTV listed him in his list of the "15 Hottest TV Dads", describing him as a "surrogate father to many of hi… See more

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  1. Gary Gaines
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    Gary Gaines (May 4, 1949 – August 22, 2022) was an American football coach. Gaines was the head coach of the 1988 Permian High School football team, which was the focus of Buzz Bissinger 's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream and the 2004 motion picture Friday Night Lights starring Billy Bob Thornton.

    Gary Gaines - Wikipedia

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    Gary Gaines coached various high school football teams in West Texas for 30 seasons. He is best known for his time as the head coach at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. His 1988 team at the school was the subject of the book “Friday Night Lights,” written by Buzz Bissinger.

    Gary Gaines (1949–2022), “…

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    Gary Gaines, who coached the high school football team in West Texas that was the subject of “Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream,” the best-selling book that inspired a feature film and a television series, died on Monday in Lubbock, Texas. He was 73.

    Gary Gaines, Coach of ‘Frid…

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  3. Wikipedia
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  4. fandom.com
    https://fridaynightlights.fandom.com/wiki/Eric_Taylor

    Eric Taylor | Friday Night Lights Wiki | Fandom

  6. IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758745

    Friday Night Lights (TV Series 2006–2011) - IMDb

  7. New York Post
    https://nypost.com/2022/08/23/gary-gaines-famed...

    Gary Gaines, famed ‘Friday Night Lights’ coach, dead at 73

  8. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/34444591

    Gaines, coach of 'Friday Night Lights' fame, dies - ESPN

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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    5 Facts About Gary Gaines, Inspiration for ‘Friday …

    WEBAug 23, 2022 — Gary Gaines, the Permian High School coach who inspired the 2004 ‘Friday Night Lights’ film, died on Monday. Learn a little about his storied career.

  10. Entertainment Weekly
    https://ew.com/tv/friday-night-lights-coach …

    Friday Night Lights coach Gary Gaines dead at 73

    WEBAug 24, 2022 — Gary Gaines, the real-life high school football coach who inspired Kyle Chandler's character in NBC's beloved Friday Night Lights TV series, has died at age 73.

  11. NBC News
    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gary-gaines...

    Gary Gaines, high school football coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ …

  12. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2…

    Gary Gaines, coach of 'Friday Night Lights' fame, …

    WEBAug 23, 2022 — LUBBOCK, Texas — Gary Gaines, the coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in the book and movie “Friday Night Lights,” has died. He was 73. Gaines’ family said in a statement...

  13. Yahoo Sports
    https://sports.yahoo.com/iconic-permian-friday...

    Iconic Permian, ‘Friday Night Lights’ coach Gary Gaines dies at …

  14. People
    https://people.com/sports/gary-gaines-football...

    Gary Gaines, Coach of 'Friday Night Lights' Fame, Dead at 73

  15. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/...

    ‘Friday Night Lights’ series finale: Creator talks Coach and Tami

  16. Bleacher Report
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10046306

    'Friday Night Lights' Football Coach Gary Gaines Dies at Age 73

  17. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTeucNcC8tM

    Coach Taylor Stands Up For His Team | Friday Night Lights

  18. The Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/08/...

    Gary Gaines, Texas football coach in ‘Friday Night Lights,’ dies at 73

  19. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyQVQfTGbpE

    Coach Taylor Returns To The Panthers | Friday Night Lights

  20. Legacy.com
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    Gary Gaines (1949–2022), “Friday Night Lights” coach

  21. USA Today
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/highschool/...

    Gary Gaines, coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ fame, dead at 73

  22. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/sports/gary-gaines-dead.html

    Gary Gaines, Coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ Fame, Dies at 73

  23. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPMWk2HsKOk

    Best of Coach Taylor and Vince | Friday Night Lights - YouTube

  24. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-iPiN_YHjY

    Friday Night Lights (9/10) Movie CLIP - Coach Gaines on Being …

  25. /Film
    https://www.slashfilm.com/558972/greatest-tv-dad-eric-taylor

    Clear Eyes, Full Hearts: A Tribute To Eric Taylor, The Greatest