Hackman, to 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 role in ‘Hoosiers’ left 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.
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.
Remember the 1986 Basketball Movie ‘Hoosiers’? An Update on Gene Hackman and the Rest of the Cast
Declared as one of the greatest sports movies in film history, the 1986 flick Hoosiers starred the late Gene Hackman as high school basketball Coach Norman Dale. The famed film follows the story of the Huskers and how they went from small-town Hickory,
Gene Hackman in ‘Hoosiers’: On Camera, ‘He Really Went to Town’
Hackman’s fellow actors from the 1986 film remembered him as an actor who offered wise advice but hated rehearsing and multiple takes.
Gene Hackman will forever be Hoosiers’ Norman Dale to sports fans
It’s a career for the ages, a talent for the ages. For The Post’s Mike Vaccaro, Gene Hackman is forever Norman Dale.
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".
'Hoosiers' Actor Brad Long Reflects On Working With Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman tragically passed away Thursday morning at the age of 95 ... and Brad Long of the popular "Hoosiers" movie took some time to reflect on the experience working with him -- telling TMZ Sports Hackman made life easy on set for the first-time actor!
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,
Gene Hackman's 5 most memorable Hollywood roles, from 'The French Connection' to 'Superman'
Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their Santa Fe home. While investigators attempt to determine the cause of their ...
Gene Hackman death latest: Investigation intensifies after pacemaker sheds light on time of death
Investigation intensifies after pacemaker sheds light on time of death - The Oscar-winning actor, best known for ‘The French ...
In the Week We Lost Hackman, Hoosiers Come to Montlake
During a week in which iconic Hollywood film star Gene Hackman was revealed to have died, it seems only appropriate the University of Washington basketball team ...
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 ...