Hackman, to Dale and Hoosiers

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.
Gene Hackman’s role in ‘Hoosiers’ left a lasting impression on basketball fans
Hackman's portrayal of coach Dale's transformation — and redemption — throughout "Hoosiers" was the heartbeat of the box-office classic.
'We lost our coach.' Gene Hackman remembered for role as coach Norman Dale in 'Hoosiers'
Gene Hackman was a veteran actor in his 50s when 'Hoosiers' was released in 1986. Former Hickory Huskers and 'Hoosiers' producer remember Hackman
A KU connection & drama on the set: Six things to know about Gene Hackman, ‘Hoosiers’
University of Kansas coach Bill Self once likened a moment in the Jayhawks’ 2022 NCAA Championship victory to a scene in “Hoosiers.”
Where does Gene Hackman's ‘Hoosiers' rank among the best sports movies of all time?
"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 on and off the court,
Remember the 1986 Basketball Movie ‘Hoosiers’? An Update on Gene Hackman and the Rest of the Cast
Declared as one of the greatest sports movies in film history, the 1986 flick Hoosiers starred the late Gene Hackman as high school basketball Coach Norman Dale. The famed film follows the story of the Huskers and how they went from small-town Hickory,
Gene Hackman was the coach in 'Hoosiers'. Watch classic movie scenes, iconic Norman Dale speech
Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may seek favorite movies. Watch these classic clips from "Hoosiers".
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 anyone for taking his small-town Hoosier state basketball story beyond Indiana to the rest of the world. Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,
Mike Sielski: The great Gene Hackman is gone, and so is Hollywood’s greatest coach: Norman Dale of ‘Hoosiers’
You might think of him first as Lex Luthor or Popeye Doyle or Little Bill Daggett or even as the blind hermit who sets Peter Boyle’s thumb ablaze. But chances are, if you are both a sports fan and a movie buff,
Gene Hackman in ‘Hoosiers’: On Camera, ‘He Really Went to Town’
Hackman’s fellow actors from the 1986 film remembered him as an actor who offered wise advice but hated rehearsing and ...
In the Week We Lost Hackman, Hoosiers Come to Montlake
During a week in which iconic Hollywood film star Gene Hackman was revealed to have died, it seems only appropriate the University of Washington basketball team ...
Gene Hackman was cinema’s greatest average schmo
Most people have a favorite Gene Hackman performance. I have two.
Gene Hackman Death: Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood Mourn “Inspiring and Magnificent” Two-Time Oscar Winner
The 'French Connection' and 'Hoosiers' star was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New ...
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues
The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs ...
Gene Hackman dies at 95. He once had a shouting match with an Evansville theater professor
Gene Hackman's role in "Hoosiers" included a shouting match with a UE professor. The legendary actor has died at 95.
Remembering the late Gene Hackman's connection to the Washington NFL franchise
Legendary actor Gene Hackman had multiple connections to Washington's NFL franchise through his lengthy film career.