Jack Nicholson wanted to play coach Norman Dale in 'Hoosiers' David Anspaugh on Jack Nicholson as Norman Dale: 'It would have been a very different movie' Jack Nicholson's interest in 'Hoosiers ...

Gene Hackman starred as Coach Norman Dale in the 1986 film, "Hoosiers," which was based on a true story about a 1954 Indiana high school basketball team. Fans of the movie can stream it online on ...

Gene Hackman endeared himself to Hoosiers as coach Norman Dale in the move "Hoosiers". His acting colleagues and producer of the movie share memories of Hackman, who died Thursday. After reading ...

"In my book, we’re gonna be winners." That famous line was delivered at the end of a speech by Gene Hackman's character Norman Dale in "Hoosiers." His Hickory Huskers went on to become winners ...

But the television show was as powerfully excessive as the “Hoosiers” movie was deft in its messaging. They’re unassailable testaments to sports’ ability to motivate, uplift and unite ...

Gene Hackman’s portrayal of coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers” represented the soul of the legendary 1986 movie. Advertisement On its face, “Hoosiers” was intended to be a snapshot of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

After Gene Hackman'a death, 'Hoosiers' director David Anspaugh tells story of how Jack Nicholson almost took on lead role in iconic sports movie.

"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 ...

Actor Gene Hackman has died at age 95. Gene Hackman starred as Coach Norman Dale in the 1986 film, "Hoosiers," which was based on a true story about a 1954 Indiana high school basketball team. Fans of ...