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Gene Hackman and ‘Hoosiers' long have been point of pride for the tiny town of Milan
Hackman starred as Dale ... took on big-city South Bend Central in the 1952 state championship game and won with Jimmy Chitwood hitting a buzzer-beater. The story is loosely based on the real-life ...
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 ...
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Gene Hackman made ‘Hoosiers’ a beloved film far beyond Indiana
Gene Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: his unforgettable role in "Hoosiers" as ...
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 ...