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.

Gene Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: his unforgettable role in "Hoosiers" as ...

Twenty-one years after his final acting credit, Gene Hackman’s death shocked the entertainment and sports world. While known ...

Bobby Plump — the real-life Jimmy Chitwood — said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his small-town ...

In honor of Gene Hackman's passing, we go "UnPHILtered" with a member of the state championship winning team that inspired "Hoosiers." ...

Gene Hackman's portrayal of Coach Norman Dale in the 1986 movie Hoosiers resonated deeply with audiences and helped the film become a timeless classic, while the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana, ...