Gary Gaines, legendary high school football coach portrayed in 'Friday Night Lights,' dies at 73 | CBS Sports Headlines Gary Gaines, legendary high school football coach portrayed in 'Friday Night Lights,' dies at 73 Gaines’ 1988 Odessa Permian team was profiled in Buzz Bissinger’s bestselling book and the 2004 film … Continue reading Gary Gaines, legendary high school football coach portrayed in 'Friday Night Lights,' dies at 73