In “Hoosiers,” Gene Hackman, whose death was announced Thursday, created a man with understated strength, a taskmaster with ...

Gene Hackman was a veteran actor in his 50s when 'Hoosiers' was released in 1986. Former Hickory Huskers and 'Hoosiers' ...

Hackman has died at 95, leaving behind a jewel of a sports movie about an Indiana high school basketball team. It might not ...

With this week’s death of legendary actor Gene Hackman, one of his roles will forever be embedded in my soul — that of Coach ...

Outtakes: Was Norman Dale actually a good coach? Plus How much does crosschecking somebody in the head get you fined? Depends ...

Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may seek favorite movies. Watch these ...

It’s a career for the ages, a talent for the ages. For The Post’s Mike Vaccaro, Gene Hackman is forever Norman Dale.

Hackman's portrayal of coach Dale's transformation — and redemption — throughout "Hoosiers" was the heartbeat of the ...

There's one reason Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach ...

When great actors die, our grief multiplies. It feels like we lost them and every character they blessed with humanity. The ...