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Gene Hackman, 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 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,

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‘Hoosiers’ star Gene Hackman will leave 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.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 2h

The great Gene Hackman is gone, and so is Hollywood’s greatest coach: Norman Dale of ‘Hoosiers’

Hackman has died at 95, leaving behind a jewel of a sports movie about an Indiana high school basketball team. It might not be his best performance, but it’s likely his most beloved one.

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Gene Hackman was our greatest average schmo

Most people have a favorite Gene Hackman performance. I have two.

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'Hoosiers' coach Gene Hackman found dead. How did the Oscar winner die?

"Hoosiers" coach Gene Hackman has died.The two-time Oscar winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home in ...

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What Happened to Gene Hackman and His Wife? Updates on the ‘Hoosiers’ Star’s Death Investigation

Legendary actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his home on February 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Along with the Superman star, ...

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In ‘Hoosiers,’ Gene Hackman Played the Kind of Leader We All Want to Be–and Work With, Not For

Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie “Hoosiers” at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus in ...

Search warrant describes deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife as 'suspicious'

In the search warrant filing, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office Detective Roy Arndt says the couple were found in different rooms in their sprawling Santa Fe home. Hackman was found by investigators in ...