'Night with the ’71 Titans' To Be Held At William Tennent HS

WARMINSTER, PA — Members of the 1971 Titans football team, which inspired the blockbuster movie "Remember The Titans", will attend a Warminster fundraiser that will benefit the William Tennent Football Boosters on July 23.

"Night with the ’71 Titans" will be held at William Tennent High School, located at 333 Centennial Road, and will begin at 5 p.m. The night will feature a meet and greet, autographs, and photos with five players and a cheerleader from the infamous football team from Alexandria, Virginia.

Quarterback Derrick Sugarbabe Hopson (#11), Linebacker Rufus Littlejohn (#62), Offensive tackle Kerry Lundin (#77), Offensive guard Mike Lynch (#54), Center Bob Luckett (#50), and cheerleader Nancy Musser Cody will be in attendance.

The attending members were coached by Herman Boone, who was portrayed by actor Denzel Washington in the 2000 biographical sports film. Boone's leadership of the team has become an inspiration to coaches and athletes around the country, will the late coach being recognized for his efforts on a global scale.

A '’71 Titans’ museum of memorabilia will be available to all guests. The display includes a football jersey from the “Remember the Titans” movie set, as well as other memorabilia and facts about the team’s history. Around 7 p.m., the 1,900-seat auditorium at William Tennent High School will show the movie.

Members of William Tennent’s Panthers football team will also be available for photos during the event. The team will be selling special limited-edition Panthers/Titans event gear, with all proceeds benefiting the high school’s 2022-2023 football program.

"Football is a game that is more than just what happens between the lines," William Tennent Football Head Coach Richard Clemens said. "The knowledge and opportunities gained from participating in the sport far transcends any other sport that I know of, and I can’t think of any other better example of that than the Titans."

William Tennent High School Athletic Director John Creighton called the evening an “invaluable”
experience for student-athletes who will be attending.

"Extra-curricular activities enable students to learn valuable character traits and ideals such as teamwork, time management, dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship," Creighton said. "The life lessons we can all learn from these past titans of the gridiron will mold us into better human beings."

Tickets to the event will cost $1o and can be purchased here. All proceeds will go on to benefit the William Tennent Panthers football team.