H.S. Football Coach Freddie James Who Was Featured in ‘Friday Night Lights’ Is Dead

Freddie James — the legendary high school football coach featured in “Friday Night Lights” — has died.

Freddie passed away on Thursday morning … his family confirmed.

The coach famously led Texas’ Carter High School to a state championship in 1988 … before the title was revoked due to a “no-pass, no-play” rule involving a player.

His family shared that a funeral will take place later next month at Laurel Land Memorial Park … according to his obituary.

Freddie — who was portrayed by actor Julius Tennon in the 2004 hit film — was 89.