Norman Tebbit was a giant among Conservative politicians of the late twentieth century. His image on Spitting Image as the ...

Gene Hackman gave us Norman Dale, a basketball coach we can’t forget The Oscar-winning actor’s portrayal of a small-town coach in “Hoosiers” showed us a man with understated strength, a ...

And like it or not, Hackman will always be remembered as Norman Dale, who could be argued as the best sports movie coach of all time.

He becomes Norman Dale: the coach-as-gunslinger who rides into town and cleans up the basketball team, who wields his black game-plan folder like a baton, who learns to love his players and earns ...

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

Norman Dale Heinrichs Remembering Norman Dale It can be difficult to know just what to say after a loss. We’ve selected topics to help you get started.

FILE — Actor Gene Hackman plays coach Norman Dale during filming of the final game in the movie “Hoosiers” at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus, Friday, Dec. 6, 1985, in ...

Professors use the late Gene Hackman's performance as Norman Dale, a small-town high school basketball coach, to teach leadership lessons.

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

Dale Norman Amend Dale Norman Amend, 92, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2025. His wife, Nancy, was at his side. Dale was born in Rocky Ford, ...

Gene Hackman 'Hoosiers' speech In "Hoosiers," Dale delivers an iconic speech as his team gears up for the Indiana state regional finals.

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