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

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

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

The Post’s Mike Vaccaro wrote earlier Thursday why he will always remember the late Gene Hackman as coach Norman Dale from ...

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.

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

Hackman’s fellow actors from the 1986 film remembered him as an actor who offered wise advice but hated rehearsing and ...

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

Hackman's acting career spanned six decades and included several iconic roles, a few of which crossed over into the world of sport. Notable for his role as Coach Jimmy McGinty in the 2000 football ...

At age 15, a group of my friends and I saw the 1985 film “Vision Quest” about a high school wrestler who decides he’s going ...