Gene Hackman’s role in ‘Hoosiers’ led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana town.
Gene Hackman gave us Norman Dale, a basketball coach we can’t forget
In “Hoosiers,” Gene Hackman, whose death was announced Thursday, created a man with understated strength, a taskmaster with emotional intelligence and a tormented winner.
Chattanooga Times Free Press3d
Gene Hackman made ‘Hoosiers’ a beloved film far beyond Indiana
Gene Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: his unforgettable role in "Hoosiers" as coach Norman Dale.
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‘Hoosiers’ beloved by more than just Indiana hoop fans
(AP Photo/Tom Strickland, File) Bobby Plump — the real-life Jimmy Chitwood ... His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based ...
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In ‘Hoosiers,’ Gene Hackman gave us Norman Dale, a basketball coach we can’t forget
When great actors die, our grief multiplies. It feels like we lost them and every character they blessed with humanity. The emotions are deceiving because their art makes them eternal, but for those
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Gene Hackman's role in 'Hoosiers' led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood ... His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on tiny Milan’s run to the ...
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Gene Hackman’s role in ‘Hoosiers’ led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood ... His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on tiny Milan’s run to the ...