What Happened to Sunshine from Remember the Titans?

In this video, we examine the football careers and lives of the famous team from Remember the Titans, including Sunshine, Coach Herman Boone, Bill Yoast, Gerry Bertier, Julius Campbell and Petey Jones.
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[@woodsman5737]

They played together, won together, cried together, and even passed away together. Brothers for life!

[@BabyGirl-gf9sf]

Real Talk

[@ryanharned9615]

I thought the same thing why were they passing away the same year in 2019.

[@Tonyrd3000]

@@ryanharned9615 2019 was not good to the team

[@kriscookson5582]

Agree

[@michaelfaber9198]

Mr. Boone was my driver's ed teacher at T.C. Julius Campbell was one of my youth football coaches and Petey Jones worked at the local rec center I attended every day after school. They were all really good guys.

[@teehud313]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@zoeysmitj9138]

Man lucky you

[@MikePulla2387]

Cap cap cap

[@RevengeoftheVirgo]

CAP, Boi ✋

[@harryballz329]

False

[@suukbang]

Love the movie and the progress they brought in real life. 2019 was a sad year and may they RIP.

[@crowncity2300]

That was on my mind

[@youngjuice8482]

Yeah that fact blew my mind

[@swanny2547]

Same

[@maximussarcasticus1312]

You had me at the "Bertier's mama" line. Loved this movie. And 42 sacks is insane, btw.

[@kevinsills9235]

2019 was not kind to these men. An unbroken bond till the end.

[@Rickmoose1]

Coach Boone was a neighbor of mine down in Florida where he went for the winters. We used to have lunch together on occasion. He loved Cracker Barrel. He taught me a lot just sitting and chatting. Great man.

[@benjamincortes4646]

Stfu

[@buckjohnson725]

@@benjamincortes4646. Jealous?

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is THE TRUE Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@theunderdogfavorite1341]

@@Praise___YaH what the devil are you on about? Keep that shit to yourself 😂 what a waste of time to write all that out

[@swelly84]

@@benjamincortes4646 lmmfao I knew someone was going to say it

[@MrNathan791]

Seeing this for the first time has solidified “The Titans” as one of my top sports movies ever. The real coaches and players really have me appreciating this movie even more. Something to find out that most of the main characters on that 71 team has passed on into eternity. Thanks for sharing their stories.

[@david.tousignant20]

I love this movie. Denzel Washington was incredible in his role. Thanks a lot for this original video idea.

[@ChaseChats]

Will always be one of my favorites! It was a pleasure learning a little about the real people!

[@babayegajaeger7082]

When has Denzel ever had a poor movie?. Never! quality human being.

[@donniethomas6785]

So many died in 2019 even though it's sad they passed I find it pretty awesome they kinda all went to heaven together

[@scottjohnson5132]

I was just thinking the same thing, so many went in 2019.

[@TroyWilkinson978]

My guess is that God didn't want guys who had lived through real racism and overcome it, to live through all the fake racism claims of the last 2 years. Just my opinion, but I feel strongly about it

[@scottjohnson5132]

@@TroyWilkinson978 I like that idea.

[@seaor2k122]

What premise are you basing it on that they all went to heaven?

[@donniethomas6785]

@@seaor2k122 idk dude I guess I just believe in god and give good wishes

[@williamalexander6130]

Coach Boone was a cool guy. He came and talked to my class when I was in 10th grade. Fun fact: Boone's daughter became a teacher and was the reason her dad came to Detroit to talk to us.

[@leo29hornsfan]

Julius Campbell said that Gary Bertier without question would have been the greatest defensive end to ever play the game if he didn’t get into a car accident because he was that good. He was on a whole different level than anyone else.

[@MrJgreig72]

Wasn't he a LB?

[@davidparkes7741]

I'm guessing a DE/LB hybrid.

[@dragonmode1386]

@@MrJgreig72 prolly an edge

[@blvdquickiesyt3212]

How many times we’ve Hurd dat someone was dat good if some certain situations didn’t happen 😂

[@Incrediblewash]

@@blvdquickiesyt3212 Gary was the true!! He was quick hit like a truck he definitely would have made the nfl.

[@tommylawrence4794]

Wouldn't it be nice if we could all come together like that today...

[@teehud313]

Yes

[@stephaniemcpherson2558]

Yeeesssssss! 🙌🏽 one race - the human race!!!

[@erickmazur807]

Play a game. We came together decades ago

[@erickmazur807]

Stronng side

[@tommylawrence4794]

@@erickmazur807 Left Side! 👍

[@AlphaOneProductions]

It was amazing how the movie captured the essence of each character, and brought it to life on film, an all time great movie, and real life story.

[@rvandy5728]

The movie, “Remember the Titans”, represents the type of message that our young people need to see as an example of overcoming racism. We can’t send messages that divide us. We are all ultimately brothers within the human race.

[@williamhauswirth958]

You are so right!

[@jimtryner9474]

I couldn’t agree with you more, but I think a lot of adults could use this reminder. I was never taught to hate because the color of a persons skin. I just wish certain people in this country wouldn’t have added fuel to the fire and make things worse.

[@rvandy5728]

@@jimtryner9474 Jim, unfortunately, it appears to be the politicians that are doing it

[@jimtryner9474]

@@rvandy5728 I agree with you 100% !! It’s sad to think about the color of someone’s skin as a pre cursor to friendship, or job or school. My church we have diversity and it makes for a good balance.

[@briangreen550]

Agree 100%

[@andrewhoward4523]

Simply one of the best sports movies ever... Denzel, killed it with his role!

[@batsonelectronics]

One of my favorite movies. So sad so many died recently. (2017-2019)

[@mikehink4062]

Geez, 2019 was a rough year for that squad. I wasn’t counting but there had to be at least 5-6 members of the team that died that year. RIP.

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

For real!

[@txpanthers]

I was thinking the same thing 2019 was crazy for them to many funerals to go to

[@tobydanger86]

I had to de like your comment just so I could keep it at 42 for Gerry.

[@kngtch7917]

Hands down my favorite football movie that's about waaaay more than just football. Always we Always remember the Titans

[@555nadira]

I'm 45 years old and this is still my favorite movie 20 years later and after seeing it 100 times!

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

I LOVE Remember The Titans!!! Thank you for this video. Just made the whole movie more real about these awesome kids!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Except for the fact they weren't the only mixed race HS in the area; most of their games were blowouts, including the championship; Bertier's car accident happened after the last game, not right before; and a few other oops, and yet it is still a great movie.

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

@@MoMoMyPup10 .... Sadly most 'true' story movies aren't always right on! I really wished they were! And yet they are great movies!!

[@GhostRider-sc9vu]

@@MoMoMyPup10 That "Fact" was the only gripe I had about this movie. Went to Prince George County near Petersburg in 70-71 & 71-72 and it had already been segregated along with the other schools in that southern VA area including Petersburg H.S. were Moses Malone played Basketball in 71-72. Strangely another future NBA center Mark West was attending grade school in the Prince George area those same years.

[@washredskin887]

ONE OF MY FAVORITES MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!

[@LuxuriousLenay]

I remember doing some research after we watched this movie in class, and I fell in love with it, just like that. The ending is so nostalgic for me, when they cut off and go straight back into the Marvin Gaye song. I truly freaking loved it. And apparently, Gerry Bertier's mama is a woman named Jean Agnew. 0:50

[@wmthornii]

That Movie can teach you so much about life if your willing to learn the lesson it offers ..

[@johnmitchell3771]

Sunshine taught me how to throw the football and we all played tackle football at the end of south Jordan st. I ended up going to catholic school in Alexandria.

[@happycamper8475]

1975 T.C. Williams grad here. Grew up on Vermont Ave. Went to Minnie Howard 7th and 8t grade, GW 9th and 10th. Great times!

[@Harleychromeman74]

The army used to fly the whole team to the US ARMY HS All American game and had a Boone/Yost BBQ with all players and coaches. Spent time with them all in 2007. Their genuine love for one another was evident. Good souls. Our country could use some of this again. 👍

[@leonaschulman7568]

The best movie. I can watch it over and over again

[@slinny21]

Aint nothin like high school football on a Friday night... I miss ALL MY BROTHERS

[@LEEMAN-X]

Hey this was awesome, sadly 2019 seems like a terrible year for all these cats but this video was awesome and their story is amazing. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Antstrumentals]

so many passed in 2019 ,,is that really terrible tho ?

[@bigwizzle45]

I loved this. My son and I love the movie and the lessons it highlights. Thank you for this.

[@kf91274]

My great friend growing up played Blue in this movie. We lost touch adter high school from life paths going other ways etc... I didnt kniw he made it to Hollywood until i went to the movies on night to see this movie. Wgen he 1st appeared i literally jumped up and yelled EARL!!!!! WTF@$#%#%@%!!!!!! I'm so proud of him.

[@kyleaddy6307]

Crazy how the majority of them passed in 2019

[@ChaseChats]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing

[@samherb1]

2020 and beyond has been pretty shitty so maybe it's not so bad...

[@jakedrago7805]

Could have used their examples and leadership in 2020 and beyond

[@qqqppp3884]

Covid probably

[@richardclifford003]

I remember TC Williams back in the day. I was a freshman QB. Before the days of the internet, teams would mail out fliers touting their respective team's accomplishments. I can recall reading a few of their fliers as bussing and integration were hot topic buzzwords.

[@mandybellep230]

Damn, just about all of them died in 2019 . Excellent movie

[@thathawaiiandude787]

Yeah, I was kind of trippin’ about that too. The “coincidence” of that, huh? They’ll be bonded together in so many ways forever it’s amazing.

[@melterrell5724]

I just posted the same thing. Like that's crazy

[@kentstookey9819]

One of the great movies I have seen. Great story and characters.

[@brandonmaryland]

I concur 💯

[@joeshmo13]

@Brian Oconnell A lot of the "hollywood" moments in the movie actually technically are true, just exaggerated. There are some lies in the movie though like the one about the team "being the only de-segregated school in their district." There were a few different de-segregated schools in fact, but a lot of it is true. Either way, what do you expect from Disney and Hollywood?

[@Perejil1319]

If only the story was true. I grew up in Fairfax during that time. Yes the racial issues were actually even worse that depicted. However their combined school had an enrollment of >6000, playing against the rest of us who had enrollments of 2000 or less. They were never underdogs. Amazingly my in 1975, my senior year, our boys beat them.

[@richardlynch7301]

Without a doubt my favorite sports movie of all times remember the Titans I was coaching Pop Warner football at the time the movie came out I had a friend that work for the local cinema and was able to bring all the teams and cheerleaders to see the movie really a Memorable thing about all the years I’ve been coaching Pop Warner football

[@gunnyd8135]

THIS is the gold star example of what HS football should be: Building men to serve community. It should be a Master Class for every coach and player.

[@jamesdarinfisher7971]

Favorite movie of all time! How can you give this a thumbs down?

[@ronhickey8137]

The movie was great and the story was a great way to show how things should be.

[@KHN.RVA.28]

Former substitute teach and grandfather of a classmate of mine was a coach against TCW. He said playin them was one of the hardest toughest character building games hed been apart of. He later went on to be the most successful coach in state history until the early 2000s when he surpassed.

[@noemifelton1780]

One of the best movies ever.

[@DV87777]

Well seems like most of them went out in 2019. God rest their souls. Nice vid!

[@nastystew6942]

My Uncle is still alive !!!!!

[@bamnbamn83]

Damn I was gna say that also

[@MrMarq22]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@DV87777]

@@nastystew6942 i said most. But hey thats good to hear. Hope long years ahead

[@nastystew6942]

@@DV87777 thanks bud

[@l_pete_l6501]

Great compilation. Thank you for the update.

[@josephg-ne1ht]

Thank you, I will always remember " The Titans " that's a great movie.

[@texasstadium]

Hollywood no longer makes films like this. It is too uniting. And God doesn't make many men like Denzel Washington anymore. He is greatly skilled as well as uniting.

[@HighwayLand]

very true about Hollywood. And sadly this movie should be seen by everybody right now!

[@charlie21gunner87]

@@HighwayLand It is sad, the marxist left will never stand for it though. Even some of our woke generals are pushing the segregation agenda.

[@ronwitt8720]

Facts

[@rickenterkin4720]

Totally agreed. Denzel is my favorite actor hands down. Great actor & BRILLIANT MESSAGE. Like you said we'll never see greatest from another actor like Denzel & the message he has.

[@charlie21gunner87]

@@rickenterkin4720 For sure, this film was and always will be amazing.

[@recruitme2play]

Best movie ever! I actually have used many techniques, drills, and principles in my own coaching of youth and high school football. A must-watch!

[@feedthemachine99]

This was great ,thanks for sharing this !

[@calvinr.johnsonjr.9076]

I remember when Disney called me on a polling on if I would see this movie. Remember my football team going together to see the movies

[@ridgebhouse]

Loved that movie and I love what you reported to us thank you!!

[@jimtryner9474]

I really love that movie and I really appreciate that you did a follow up to these amazing players and coaches. It’s sad that they are no longer with us, but there memories still live on. Thanks again for this update.

[@OzonebxGaming]

I meet the coaches back in Highschool, actually still have the autographs. They were extremely nice and talked football with us for a while.

[@akeemjackman9582]

Great commentary! Thank you for sharing!

[@ecotechpestservices]

This was so fun to watch! Thank you

[@wayneandjenndellinger3831]

Definitely one of my favorites! Boone was a great coach! Gary probably would have made the NFL! 42 sacks? Wow n

[@dsnell42]

Great video. We need more stories like this to be told.

[@loco7m26]

Great video. Thank you. One of my favorite based on true movies.

[@anthonyforrest5191]

Taught at the school where the movie was filmed in Ga. Before leaving each night after bball practice, we would talk to the extras who were working. I asked about the movie. One of them told me the was about a young girl telling the story of a high school football team that had come to the funeral of a former teammate. After viewing the movie, i had more of a perspective of the talks we had with the extras.

[@VBanks99]

2016-2019 were some devastating years for TC Williams High School!

[@andrewhoward4523]

It’s crazy we lost so many of them in 2019... Hopefully all these men are resting in peace! They will always be remembered for more than just football players! They helped end racism at school, and showed others than color doesn’t mean squat. Too bad the world can’t figure that out today. Our skin means nothing, and anything can be accomplished when people are willing to work together like these men did at a young age.

[@davidkrafsig195]

“The Legendary Ed Henry” (opposing coach) was my gym teacher in high school and the father of a classmate I graduated with. He was obviously also the football coach and my brother played for him.

[@willywonka682]

Same here. I went to school with his daughter from kindergarten at Oak View till 9th grade at Robinson. Mr Henry kicked me out of his gym class often for showing up a half hour into class😂

[@yousee66]

Great movie. One of my favorites. Everyone should watch it & learn from it...its not hard.

[@user-kz2yt5ow7r]

Proud to be a Titans coach, right now!😍

[@EliaTheItalianGuy]

Cool video! Thank you for sharing! Awesome movie (definitely among my favorites) and it sounds like they're all Great People!

[@SonyaHudson]

This is good stuff...🙋🏾‍♀️ These soul mates were meant to be together for ever. 💜💜💜

[@joeybo-bomccaffrey4152]

This always brings tears to my eyes.... even this short video does wonders for the soul of a man ... damn this is such a great story ... we should all be so lucky to find unity like this in our own lives

[@bobcroce6401]

The story was totally made up

[@zowfiber2384]

Such a great story, love all these guys. Thanks for being an inspiration, wish y'all would speak up with today's issues. Remind folks we worked hard, lost and fought for how open we are today.

[@devinrentschler7550]

Ur the problem. There are VERY few issues, none of them racial

[@zowfiber2384]

@@devinrentschler7550 You can take you BLM and put it where the sun don't shine. That's probably where you like it.

[@devinrentschler7550]

@@zowfiber2384 what? I don’t support BLM at all and in fact think it’s a criminal organization

[@papasteph3226]

Thanks so much for making this video.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

2019 seemed to call many of the Titans

[@tms9995]

GR8 Report! Hollywood got the casting right for this movie! Surprised the real Ronny Bass is right-handed. I still watch Titans movie today.

[@deeval6457]

"Attitude reflects leadership....... Captain" Ended an argument, started a strong friendship!

[@cdgee6399]

Wow ... Two things strike me instantly. How much the actors chosen resembled the real life people, and how MANY passed away circa 2017-2019 ...

[@kellywilliamson2187]

Love this movie and love what it inspires.

[@shawnpavlik1293]

Great video, thanks for sharing this!

[@richardrobinson1697]

GREAT STUFF! TC WAS REALLY A SUPER TEAM. UNLIKE THE MOVIE 🍿, NO CLOSE GAMES. SPORTS 🏈 SHOULD BE A GREAT UNIFIER LIKE IT WAS HERE. LONG LIVE THE TITANS!🏈

[@manueldarby3160]

How does Denzel not get an Oscar for his role????

[@sydneysimwanza217]

he can't and he couldn't because he did not play as a crook like in training day

[@Frwossty660]

Yessss!!! This one one of my recommendations thanks for the video

[@bartgoins1782]

Great update. Thank you.

[@gametime2957]

When I went to college in Newark Ohio I had the pleasure of meeting Coach Yost and Coach Boone. This was 2011-2012.

[@danielsjoholm]

Met the actor a few years ago while working at toyota. He told me he was back in school and took a break from acting

[@biffton440]

Out of all the school day movies, this is the only one that didn’t kiss me off and made me appreciate a TEAM

[@Cover2Lew]

I loved this story. Pretty good film also.

[@tonyscowboyshow2344]

Definitely my favorite sports movie hands down great video

[@jonsmith527]

way cool love the movie..still makes me cry

[@lishajohnson1958]

My all time favorite movie I'm still in luv with sun shine....

[@TREK1305]

What’s with all the lose of life for this team in 2019.

[@bradleyvaughn1991]

Sounds like Sam and Dean Winchester Need to check out the 2019 deaths of the Titans.

[@TREK1305]

@Brian Oconnell thanks for sharing bud…..

[@user-kz2yt5ow7r]

Covid

[@leroylawrence2773]

I saw Blue Stanton once! I was a security guard @ Fort Belvoir & came on post! I noticed the car was decorated with Titans stickers & had a Titans plate!

[@PrometheusOfVideos]

Thank you for putting together this insightful video! It was a delightful watch, filled with intriguing factoids that added a new dimension to my understanding of 'Remember the Titans.' Learning about the real-life events behind the characters' stories truly deepened my appreciation for the film. It's been quite a while since I last revisited the movie, and your video reignited a sense of warmth and joy that had been tucked away in my memories. Kudos for sharing these valuable and lesser-known insights-your passion for the subject truly shines through, making the viewing experience all the more enjoyable. Looking forward to more content from your channel!

[@ChaseChats]

I really appreciate you leaving such a nice comment. Made my day!

[@GTX1123]

I went to Hayfield Highschool in the late 70's (it's the first high school the Titans play in the movie). My family moved to south Alexandria in 74, just a few yrs after TC won state. The rivalry between TC and Hayfield was so fierce that by 1974 varsity games between the schools had been moved to Saturday afternoons as a way to curb all the fights that broke out between the students. The tipping point was a really bad riot that happened around 72-73.

[@Perejil1319]

I was a band geek at Fairfax High and we had rocks thrown at us in 72 so after that we did not attend games at TCW.

[@GTX1123]

@@Perejil1319 There was a violent gang war between Hayfield and TC Williams that started around 71-72 and lasted until 74. There's a pic in the Hayfield 72-73 yearbook of this one guy wearing a fez cap that says "torture TC" on it. There were a series of incidents which caused the violence to escalate to the point where some of the Hayfield students who were black belts (he was one of them) in karate organized a defense. Around 76-77 some of my older friends told me the stories. Around 72 they beat one of my older friends to within an inch of his life because he mouthed off to them. He had one two many beers that night and should have kept his mouth shut when they started harassing him. In another incident, a girl who attended Hayfield who was a umth degree black belt (her father owned a legendary Karate Dojo) kicked the ever living crap out of a couple of TC Williams guys who were harassing her and her boyfriend (I wonder how her boyfriend felt about that LOL).Another older friend of mine was there the night of the infamous street battle that took place around 1972 behind Hayfield Highschool. He said after a Fri night game, a couple of vans pulled up on Old Telegraph Rd behind Hayfield and about 20+TC Williams guys piled out. On the upper end of Telegraph there were about the same number of Hayfield guys. Both sides had baseball bats, metal pipes, chains etc. but no firearms (it was a different time back then). WITHOUT SAYING A WORD, both sides started walking towards each other. He wasn't with either group so he hid under a parked truck. He said as they got to within feet of each other, he could hear the sound of chains swinging and when both sides converged, the sickening sound of bats, chains and pipes hitting and dropping bodies all over the street as utter mayhem broke out. Within minutes the street was covered with blood and bodies laying everywhere. The police showed up as did multiple ambulances. That was the last straw with having Fri night football games between Hayfield and TC - ALL games between them were moved to Saturday afternoons. In 1974-75 I was told by my older friends that if a van ever pulls up at night and they ask what high school you're from DO NOT say Hayfield because it's TC Williams rowdies looking to roll you. By 77 that rivalry was completely dead.

[@donaldrobinson6298]

T.C played home games on Saturdays up until my cousin graduated at least in the early 2000s. I know they changed the name of the school and rebuilt it so not sure what they do now.

[@gr8scott211]

Thanks for making this vid💪🏿🖤

[@kellyford5903]

WoW 🤩 THIS was fantastic!! Thank you, Sir, for your excellent research, your dedication to FACTS and your time and energy - appreciated!!!!

[@lelandbarker3994]

Also, the actor who played the big kid has since lost about 260 lbs and is a serious fitness enthusiast.

[@bubontherun]

A great story- that is really needed in 2021-

[@auntemmyd1604]

I took that lamented movie poster to college with me! Oh I Love this film and story!❤️

[@southsideintellectual9340]

Great story about unity and breaking down barriers! One of the greatest football moments of all time.

[@jdtreadway6113]

Wow !!!! Thanks so much. AWESOME

[@sharonleis1365]

One of the best movies ever. 🇨🇦

[@R.Gsolo365]

What a great movie. But even better story.. Thanks for the video

[@owenparker6651]

Great video. One of my fav movies ever as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@miranda13c]

Also worth noting is that Bill Yoast’s daughter Sheryl passed away many years ago in 1996 at the age of 34. She died from heart failure I think from a heart condition that hadn’t been discovered for a long time.

[@davidgrillo9928]

Awesome video!!

[@d.jackson2560]

He is a nice guy, I was the only one who recognized him at Applebees some years ago…we talked about “Remember The Titans” and had a few beers