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,” the 1986 movie loosely based on ...

"Hoosiers" -- which was loosely based on the real-life story of Milan winning Indiana’s 1954 state title -- was ranked the top sports movie in a 2020 poll of 70 Associated Press sports writers ...

News of Gene Hackman’s death caused fans to recall his films, including the iconic 1986 sports movie, “Hoosiers.” Hackman and his wife were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home ...