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

Posted Mar 6, 2025
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 coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers.” (Associated Press)

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