American Rhetoric: Movie Speech

"Hoosiers" (1986)

 

Coach Norman Dale Introduces the 1952 Hickory High School Huskers Basketball Team

Windows Media Video delivered by Gene Hackman

Audio mp3 delivered principally by Gene Hackman

Announcer: Now, folks, let's make him feel welcome: Our new coach, Norman Dale.

Coach Dale: First of all, I'd like to thank those of you who have made me feel so welcome here. Thank you.

The boys and I are getting to know each other, see who we are and what we can be.

So far I like what I've seen.

I'm very excited to be part of Indiana basketball.

This is your team.

 

[Crowd cheers and then begins to chant "Jimmy," a heralded player who refuses to play for the team.]

 

Coach Dale: I would hope you support who we are, not who we are not.

These six individuals have made a choice to work, a choice to sacrifice, to put themselves on the line 23 nights in the next 4 months to represent you, this High School.

That kind of commitment and effort deserves and demands your respect.

This is your team.


See also: The real Indiana team story and photos

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