Gerry Bertier did not compete in the Paralympics. He was a high school football player who became a motivational figure after his injuries from a car accident in 1981. Bertier is best known for his story depicted in the film "Remember the Titans," which focuses on his experiences in a racially integrated football team.
Gerry Bertier was born on August 20, 1953.
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Her name is Emma Hoyt :)
Bill Yoast never had a son and Gerry Bertier lost his father growing up. Gerry started staying after practice and asking to accompany Coach Yoast and others to scout other teams. Coach Yoast said Bertier was not the biggest, strongest or fastest athlete he ever coached but he had the greatest "heart" and desire to win. Yoast coached Bertier in Wheelchair athletics after Bertier''s spinal cord injury.
Gerry Bertier.
Gerry Bertier was born on August 20, 1953.
Ryan Hurst played Gerry Bertier
In a second car crash 10 years later
Yes, he died on March 21,1981 in a car crash caused by a drunk driver.
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