There’s one reason Gene 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.
Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood ... A day after Hackman was found dead at the age of 95 in his New Mexico home, Plump reflected on the late star and the “Hoosiers” phenomenon.
(AP Photo/Tom Strickland, File) Bobby Plump — the real-life Jimmy ... A day after Hackman was found dead at the age of 95 in his New Mexico home, Plump reflected on the late star and the ...