Where does Gene Hackman's ‘Hoosiers' rank among the best sports movies of all time? The classic basketball movie is back in the spotlight following the news of Hackman's death at the age of 95.

Gene Hackman gave fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during the filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse on Dec. 6, 1985, in ...

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.

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 ...

But in Indiana, Hackman’s role as small town basketball coach Norman Dale in the 1986 movie “Hoosiers” still resonates nearly 40 years after the movie was released.

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 ...

Actor Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus ...

FILE - Actor Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus ...

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 ...

FILE - Actor Gene Hackman gives fictional Hickory High basketball players instructions during filming of the final game of the movie "Hoosiers" at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus ...