Every so often we delve into the life of one affected and effected by Parkinson’s disease. Today we’d like to honor James Tillerson. Tillerson, a great football coach out of Theodore Roosevelt High School, passed away on Wednesday. Tillerson battled Parkinson’s for a number of years.
After serving as an assistant coach for two seasons, Tillerson jumped in and took the help in 1969. In a twelve year history he took the Rough Riders to the most notable game 7 times, and winning it three times (1974, ‘76, ‘79). Only a few other coaches have exceeded Tillerson’s accomplishments.
In 2008, after Roosevelt’s field was renovated, the field was dedicated in Tillerson’s name. Last November, more than 30 former All-Met Roosevelt players attended a luncheon in Tillerson’s honor.
Tillerson’s life will not be forgotten. We honor his name along with all that he gave to his local and worldwide community.
