Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman ... His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman ...

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

Gene Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: his unforgettable role in "Hoosiers" as ...

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

Gene Hackman's Role in 'Hoosiers' Led to an Unforgettable, Beloved Film for Fans Far Beyond Indiana Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as ...

Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood ... His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on tiny Milan’s run to the ...

Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood ... His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on tiny Milan’s run to the ...

Read full article: Local 10 personalities chow down on chicken wings for a good cause Bobby Plump ... New Mexico home, Plump reflected on the late star and the “Hoosiers” phenomenon.