By Victor Mather Gene Hackman portrayed a long list of acclaimed ... But one of his most beloved roles was that of Coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” a 1986 film that is often cited as one ...

Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his small-town Hoosier state basketball story beyond Indiana to the rest the world.

Actor Gene Hackman, known for his role in "Hoosiers", has died at 95. Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday. The cause of ...

Since the death of Gene Hackman, fans have been revisiting many of the actor’s movies across various streaming platforms. Now it is the turn of his 1986 underdog basketball movie Hoosiers to ...

"In my book, we’re gonna be winners." That famous line was delivered at the end of a speech by Gene Hackman's character Norman Dale in "Hoosiers." His Hickory Huskers went on to become winners ...

The soul is elsewhere. RIP, Gene Hackman. And RIP, Norman Dale. It was necessary to say goodbye to both, which is crazy because, in “Hoosiers,” Dale came into our lives for one season ...

Gene Hackman’s portrayal of coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers” represented the soul of the legendary 1986 movie. Advertisement On its face, “Hoosiers” was intended to be a snapshot of the ...

Gene Hackman's Role in 'Hoosiers' Led to an Unforgettable, Beloved Film for Fans Far Beyond Indiana Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as ...

Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his small-town Hoosier state basketball story beyond Indiana to the rest ...

Plump was the star of that Milan team. He said Hackman and the late Dennis Hopper, who played the role of Wilbur “Shooter” Flatch, are two of the main reasons people still wan ...