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.
"In my book, weâre gonna be winners."
That famous line was delivered at the end of a speech by Gene Hackman's character Norman Dale in "Hoosiers." His Hickory Huskers went on to become winners on and off the court, with Dale leading his small-town Indiana high school basketball team to an unlikely state championship, and the movie becoming one of the greatest sports films of all time.
The 1986 movie is back in the spotlight Wednesday following the news of Hackman's death at the age of 95.
Hackman starred as Dale, a man who was given a second chance at coaching after his first one ended after striking one of his players years earlier. He heads to Indiana as an outsider, his players initially hesitant to adapt to his hard-nosed ways. They ultimately embrace their new coach, going on to defeat big-city South Bend Central in the 1952 state championship game on Jimmy Chitwood's buzzer-beater.
"Hoosiers" -- which was loosely based on the real-life story of Milan winning Indianaâs 1954 state title -- was ranked the top sports movie in a 2020 poll of 70 Associated Press sports writers and editors.
The film received 46 votes to edge out "Rocky" and "Bull Durham" -- which tied for second with 45 votes each.
The top 25 sports movies based on AP voting were...
Rolling Stone ranked "Hoosiers" as the No. 13 best sports movie in their 2020 ranking, in which "Hoop Dreams" claimed the top spot.
The Athletic placed "Hoosiers" at No. 15 on its list of the top 100 sports movies, with âRockyâ taking first.
On Rotten Tomatoes, "Hoosiers" is ranked as the No. 53 best sports movie with a certified fresh score of 91%.
"Hoosiers" did not win any Academy Awards -- unlike AP's runner-up "Rocky," which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1977.
It was nominated for two awards: Dennis Hopper for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Jerry Goldsmith for Best Music/Original Score. Hopper was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
Hackman, over his decades-long acting career, was nominated for five Oscars, winning two. He took home the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1972 for âThe French Connection.â He won Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1993 for "Unforgiven."
The only hardware that "Hoosiers" took home may have been the Indiana state championship trophy, but the movie and Hackman remain winners in my book.
This article tagged under: sports
Following Gene Hackman's death at age 95, Mel Brooks reminisced about working with him on the Oscar-nominated 1974 comedy 'Young Frankenstein'.
Read more >> : Cick here
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
It's a celebration at The 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards. Stars like Cynthia Erivo, Issa Rae and more shine at the annual event.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are all returning for the first 'Shrek' film in over 15 years.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
âDespite his age, he was in very good physical condition,â Leslie Anne Hackman said.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Police in Santa Fe, New Mexico, continue to investigate the deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, a famous musician, whose bodies were discovered by a maintenance worker
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
âHe liked to do Pilates and yoga, and he was continuing to do that several times a week,â Leslie Hackman told the Daily Mail.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - One person was stabbed at a Market Basket parking lot in Chelsea and was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, officials said.ChelseaRead More
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 - One person was stabbed at a Market Basket parking lot in Chelsea and was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, officials said.ChelseaRead More %23generalhospital) |
|
|
The Daily Record's latest Walk of the Week features a beautiful loch-side house that is not as it seems.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
'Coyote Ugly's cast recalls making the cult classic 25 years ago, at a Q&A screening benefiting Global Empowerment Mission and its efforts surrounding the Los Angeles wildfires. Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Melania Lynskey and Izabella Miko share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the set. Diane Warren, who penned the film's songs, and director David McNally also look back on the movie's legacy and lasting impact.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Bonnie and Clyde star welcomed kids Christopher, Elizabeth and Leslie with his first wife, Faye Maltese
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa reportedly had him on a 'strict diet' in the years before their mysterious deaths this week.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
â??When you help someone, you help everyone."
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Police believe Lisa Dorrian was murdered after she disappeared on February 28, 2005, having last been seen alive at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in Northern Ireland .
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Jenna Bush Hager offered an explanation for why she hasn't been wearing her wedding ring and more of Us Weekly's top stories
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Carbon monoxide and toxicology test results are pending, sheriffâs officials said.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service
Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.
What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.
How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.
Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.