Twenty-one years after his final acting credit, Gene Hackman’s death shocked the entertainment and sports world. While known as a beloved, versatile actor during the 1900s, Hackman is synonymous among sports fans for his portrayal of Coach Norman Dale in the iconic basketball film “Hoosiers.

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 on Dec. 6,

The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana town.

Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may seek favorite movies. Watch these classic clips from "Hoosiers".

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis and director Paul Feig are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95.

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

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor, died at the age of 95. Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead inside their New Mexico home, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.

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

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legendary actor Gene Hackman, known for his distinguished career spanning decades, has passed away at the age of 95. Sheriff’s deputies in Santa Fe, New Mexico ...