That is correct. Actually they never offered the role. They asked him to read the script and offer feedback and after reading it said i have to play coach Dale
Another question from Hoosiers. Who did the producer originally "select" to play the role of Coach Norman Dale, but he had to decline due to scheduling conflict? For a bonus point what was the conflict?
The guy that played Ollie in Hoosiers was a pretty good high school player on a very good team. What was the name of that no longer existing high school?
Wonder where I heard that Dave Thomas was from Ft Wayne, Did he open his first Wendys there. Now I have to do research, I know there is a Ft Wayne connection
Somehow I did not see this post but I believe that Ft Wayne native Dave Thomas has a hand in the bucket maybe the spinning feature. We toured the KFC museum several years ago and heard stories of Colonel Sanders driving in Southern Indiana selling chicken out of the trunk of his car.
Interesting story. Morton was in a highly contested race for reelection and it was going to be close. Morton furloughs 9000 Indiana soldiers to come home during the war just in time for the election. Morton wins a narrow victory due to the soldiers being thankful to be home. Most voted for Morton
I could stretch this to be sports related but...
Inside the US Capital building each state is allowed 2 statues. What 2 people did the state of Indiana choose to honor?
I love watching Crime type documentaries and court stuff. He played with the the Angels and was Gary I believe. I cant remember the name of the show that was on. I was just intrigued any time it happens in Indiana.