Gene Hackman, Coach Norman 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.
'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
Gene Hackman’s Coach Dale and the enduring appeal of ‘Hoosiers’ – Terry Pluto
A small-town high school basketball movie set in the 1950s still speaks to some of us, and the late Gene Hackman helped bring it to life.
Beyond the Byline: Farewell Coach Norman Dale; thanks for the memories
With this week’s death of legendary actor Gene Hackman, one of his roles will forever be embedded in my soul — that of Coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers.”
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 death spurs memories of iconic Norman Dale role in 'Hoosiers'. Watch classic scenes
Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may to seek favorite movies. Watch these classic clips from "Hoosiers".
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 emotions are deceiving because their art makes them eternal, but for those
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Gene Hackman as Norman Dale the best-ever sports movie coach | Opinion
At age 15, a group of my friends and I saw the 1985 film “Vision Quest” about a high school wrestler who decides he’s going “to make his mark” and drop two weight classes so he can take on the state’s best 165-pounder.
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,
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‘Hoosiers’ brings real-life underdog victory to life
Hoosiers” (1986) is a fictionalized account of Indiana high school basketball set at a small school in the early 1950s. It is ...
RIP Norman Dale, Woj sells his tools, and how much does a crosscheck cost?
Outtakes: Was Norman Dale actually a good coach? Plus How much does crosschecking somebody in the head get you fined? Depends ...
GATORS PODCAST: Push for No. 1 seed in jeopardy, football staff changes continue, Norman Dale dies (Ep. 270)
Florida’s no-show at Georgia against former coach Mike White was the ultimate head-scratcher during a special season. The Gators enter the final stretch of the regular season hoping to regain their ...