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His team was on the floor: Remembering Gene Hackman, everybody's coach

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Gene Hackman died Thursday at age 95 , but his passing brought back fond memories for generations of filmgoers of decades of memorable roles and lovable characters.

Hackman was convincing as anything — a cop, a lawyer, a cowboy, a soldier, heroes and villains alike — but he always seemed right to play a coach.

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72

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72

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10

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semi-formal

Language

English

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40

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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