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Gene Hackman, Indiana and Hoosiers

Gene Hackman's role in 'Hoosiers' led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana

There's one reason Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana town.

Chattanooga Times Free Press · 3d

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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Remembering Gene Hackman's most iconic roles

Iconic actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. The two-time Oscar winner starred in dozens of movies, including "The French Connection" and "The Conversation." USA Today reporter Brian Truitt joins CBS News with more on Hackman's legacy.

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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 ...

Altoona Mirror2d

‘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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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 ...

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