Real Life ‘Friday Night Lights' Star Died Wednesday in Houston

The real-life Comer was a key character in the 1990 book "Friday Night Lights: a Town, a Team and a Dream"

Former Odessa Permian running back Chris Comer - a member of the 1988 "Friday Night Lights" team - died Wednesday in Houston.  He was 46.

In 1988, Comer took over in the MOJO backfield for the injured Boobie Miles, and helped Permian to the Class 5A state semifinals.

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