The story behind the Mulberry scoreboard used in Hoosiers
"If we hadn't owned the restaurant, we probably would've never bought it," Nancy Doyle recalled. "But it seemed like something folks could look at and talk about." She says the carries a ...
'Would've been a mega hit, kid': Jack Nicholson almost cast as Coach Dale in 'Hoosiers'
After Gene Hackman'a death, 'Hoosiers' director David Anspaugh tells story of how Jack Nicholson almost took on lead role in ...
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Gene Hackman's role in 'Hoosiers' led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
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 ...
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Where does Gene Hackman's ‘Hoosiers' rank among the best sports movies of all time?
His Hickory Huskers went on to become winners on and ... The top 25 sports movies based on AP voting were... Rolling Stone ranked "Hoosiers" as the No. 13 best sports movie in their 2020 ranking, in ...
'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 ...
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Gene Hackman’s role in “Hoosiers” led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
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 ...
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Where does Gene Hackman's ‘Hoosiers' rank among the best sports movies of all time?
His Hickory Huskers went on to become ... Rolling Stone ranked "Hoosiers" as the No. 13 best sports movie in their 2020 ranking, in which "Hoop Dreams" claimed the top spot. The Athletic placed ...
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.