Hoosiers (9/12) Movie CLIP - Ollie Sinks His Free Throws (1986) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
With seconds left on the clock, Ollie (Wade Schenck) sinks two underhand free throws and wins the game.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Hoosiers tells the true story of a group of underdogs who become champions. Set in the 1950s, Hoosiers is about a hard-luck, unemployed college basketball coach (Gene Hackman) who gets a chance to coach a small-town Indiana high-school basketball team. Facing resentment from the community and the team itself, Hackman manages to inspire his young athletes, leading them to the state championship with the help of the assistant coach (Dennis Hopper), who happens to be a recovering alcoholic.
CREDITS:
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Cast: Brad Boyle, Gene Hackman, Steve Hollar, Brad Long, David Neidorf, Kent Poole, Chelcie Ross, Wade Schenck, Scott Summers, Robert Swan, Maris Valainis
Director: David Anspaugh
Producers: Angelo Pizzo, Derek Gibson, Graham Henderson, Carter DeHaven, John Daly
Screenwriter: Angelo Pizzo
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[@Caroline-rv8wy]

I love how Merle supports and encourages Ollie - he really was the heart of the team. Rest in peace, Kent Poole.

[@jpbaidal]

He’s the player that’s always there; not the star, not the one that scores the most, but the worker one who encourages them all and wins championships. The best player for sure

[@troydixon3396]

Nailed it

[@mikeroagreschen5350]

I did not know he was dead.

[@doogboh]

Merle was my favorite.

[@justinschrank4806]

He passed away???? He was so young in this film and hackman is still alive

[@clevelandcbi]

Ollie's buddy backing him up makes me smile EVERY TIME. I love it

[@paulsolenick4624]

Ollie is everyone of us who played varsity sports and had our own one shining moment...

[@PeterCacioppi]

@@christopherfoote4643 Bad call by the ref. I remember that free throw. You were clean.

[@tomshelton1447]

When Ollie was carried on the shoulders of his teammates I cried my eyes out. Great movie.

[@thrivnak787]

The scene is touching and makes you cheer.

[@troydixson1394]

One game that nothing changes but concepts and believes effort belief and believing that no man more important than the other they remind me of Sloan and the jazz kinda hyped up those teams may not win but they will be there with a chance to win the ball game who wrote this movie gotta be a doc

[@smoothALOE]

The guy who played Ollie was actually the best natural basketball player in real life. He had to do some real acting to be the worst on the team in the film... I love it how the coach sets the mental tone by saying, “after Ollie makes his second free throw.” How perfect was it that it dramatically bounced around the rim before it went in? You can’t plan things like that; sometimes a movie is just destined to be great!

[@keithm9337]

Jimmy Johnson, coach of Dallas Cowboys was famous for using positive reinforcement rather than negative. He once said he never would say "Don't fumble the ball", he didn't want to put that negative thought in a player's mind. In stead he would say "Keep the ball high and tight". He knew something about psychology as Gene Hackman (Coach) demonstrates here.

[@nathan0615]

This is definitely my favorite movie of all time, my Dad and I went on a road trip to Indiana and we saw the “Hoosier Gym” the best experience ever, my Dad also found this gym in the video, we were wondering how to get in this gym when we arrived to this gym and we found a very kind man who let us in this gym, we shot around for a while and we’re just in complete shock on how we were actually in a gym from our favorite movie and how we weren’t even supposed to be in there! Amazing!!

[@thelastjohnwayne]

I wished Everyone and I mean everyone could have at least one of these kinds of moments in their life.

[@roomofidiots]

No one, and i mean no one, comes in our house and pushes us around

[@banyarling]

I rode the bench all through school but hit a buzzer beater. At the half, but still...

[@indianasunsets5738]

One of the greatest movies of all time.

[@jtk3023]

In 2000 I coached girls basketball at a small private Christian School and we had the same thing happen. We only had 8 players on the team and with three girls fouling out, I put in Rachel who was a Freshman and typically scared to death when she had to play. Although she had some talent. We were down by one with 2.2 seconds left in a hard fought game and Rachel was fouled attempting a shot. The other team called time out and Rachel had the deer in the headlights look. I knew I had to calm her down and I remembered this scene. I prayed that she didn't see the movie, and I stole the lines verbatim. She immediately looked more relaxed and sunk both free throws. I even started yelling "just one more" like Gene Hackman after she hit her first. She told her parents what I said during the time out and her father caught me after the game and said, "wasn't that from the movie Hoosiers." We both chuckled and I said that was all I could think of.

[@ejgianforti2878]

What did Rachel say when you told her Ollie will make his second shot?😅

[@aheadnews7696]

Great story!

[@jaya1000]

As an 8 man football coach I feel this story. I played my smallest athlete at WR one game and the opponent was dumb enough to play their best athlete on them. After racking up 72 points playing 7 v 7 that still wasn't enough. Called a naked reverse to said smallest athlete and he went untouched for a 30 yard touchdown to win the game. Small school varsity sports are so fun

[@Gitfiddle]

How can you not smile watching this clip. If you don’t you got no heart!!!

[@jameshood1928]

Great movie based on the true story of the Milan, Indiana, miracle team of 1954. Hackman and Hopper were terrific. Seen it three times.

[@christopherfoote4643]

It wasn't about that team. It was a film adapting that had some similarity to that season. I suspect almost nothing about it was similar to that team. They didn't make it specifically to honor it. It might have been inspired by it.

[@andydotyhere303]

"Make it a good one Strap"...my eyes start welling right at that point

[@deanfirnatine7814]

One of the best movies ever, God I loved it. When it came out basketball was almost my entire life.

[@randypalmer2328]

My favourite part about the Hoosiers cast is they to a man said Wade Schenck -- Ollie -- was the best basketball player among them. Not sure if he played NCAA, but he was apparently All-State in high school or something.

[@coultergill7728]

@MUFC just stop

[@tspot816]

I turn 53 in a week. I would give just about anything to wake up in the morning one more time with that anxiousness and excitement I would feel on a game day. And I am not talking the state semifinal kind of game. I mean, just the way I felt in the middle of September when we were on the road that day, or in the first week of April when I knew I was starting that night, but pitching in the snow. How sweet those times were back then. I was so happy. And everything mattered so much more.

[@michaelbourke6143]

I agree. Merle was the heart of the team.

[@bearcattony00]

Anyone else watching Hoosiers after the St. Peter's upset? Their coach is just as confident

[@qualityinn8374]

GREATEST BASKETBALL MOVIE OF ALL TIME

[@tartanbasketball]

That was almost a “don’t celebrate too soon” moment. Shot almost went in.

[@bearcattony00]

Probably wasn't intended to. Would have shot the scene over again.

[@surferdude44444]

Man. That last second “prayer shot” almost went in!

[@bearcattony00]

Probably was never intended to.

[@timbyrne242]

Does anyone else notice that the 'desperation toss' from the opposition is about an inch away from going in???

[@xyPERSON]

It may have been Tim Byrne but the point is that it did NOT go in.

[@bradleybrown8399]

Tim Byrne no, nobody ever noticed that!!!!!

[@christopjerfoote5747]

I think maybe the better team lost.

[@thomasbork7379]

I was an extra and the original shot went in from midcourt

[@thomasbork7379]

Also on KZbin there is a video of behind the footage of the championship game. The game winning shot missed. Check it our

[@KidFresh71]

Such an awesome scene. Also realistic that even though he coaches his players to get back on defense after the second free throw, his young players collectively get lost in the moment of excitement and celebration, and subsequently almost fumble away the game by forgetting to get back on "d."

[@christopherfoote4643]

Actually that isn't what happened. The only player caught in the moment was Ollie and he had no bearing on the result it was well defended.

[@chessmentor63]

Hogwash

[@Sincopare]

The writers of the movie know the truth; To make a run, or really even win a game, you're going to need the contribution from the role player, the backup, the rookie, that will make the difference.

[@chrisfinchum6866]

Love this movie,so happy I've gotten to enjoy it through the years....

[@joemontano6956]

“MAKE IT A GOOD ONE STRAP”🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@markfuhrman7013]

I wish I would have had a coach that inspired and encouraged me in High School.

[@christopherfoote4643]

Yeah that can be a challenge to be sure. But if you remember it wasn't really about tye ideal head coach. It was about a coach who learned too late to appreciate the good things life has to offer each and everyone. A mistake most coaches make is focusing on the result. I played sports. Winning didn't define who I was. I mostly hated sports for that reason. It's part to a whole. Winning is the objective but sport is to be grateful for the experience regardless. I think that's what matters. Winning a championship is gravy. It isn't everything. Not even close. I pretty much hated school.

[@nathandahl9233]

"You know, most people would kill to be treated like a god just for a few moments." - Coach Norman Dale

[@BrandonKohout]

You got this, Ollie! You can do it!

[@JStarStar00]

In my fan fic sequel to "Hoosiers," two years later Ollie averages 18 points a game and is honorable mention All-State as Hickory makes the sectional finals.

[@nerarbysocka1017]

The real life sequel to Hoosiers was pretty good. All-black Crispus Attucks and Oscar Robertson rises to prominence and establishes a dynasty in the face of appalling racism.

[@daxmiller35]

Love that music cue at 1:07

[@doogboh]

Jerry Goldsmith -- the best film scorer who ever lived

[@matthewbryan-taff1306]

This is possibly the greatest moment in all of sports film history

[@pcbacklash_3261]

One of my favorite sports movies of all time -- almost right up there with "Field Of Dreams."

[@TheSBleeder]

Trivia: The world record for consecutive free throws was set by a guy shooting this way. It was some contest in a New York gym. The guy made like 500 shots before missing and then another 500 before missing again.

[@krispyandersonthethird5442]

My 8th grade science teacher was the one who shot the final shot lol

[@jerryhello]

I never realized that he nearly made it!

[@coultergill7728]

@MUFC I doubt that soccer will last that long. The way things are going football is shaping up to be more popular than soccer in the United States

[@BrandonKohout]

Ollie is the hero of this game.

[@steveg8633]

Besides Rudy, Miracle on Ice I believe it's called, Hoosiers is the greatest sports movie ever made!

[@modernmilner9836]

Great example of how you’re only as strong as your weakest link.

[@christopherfoote4643]

Definitely. He wouldn't have played otherwise. He sealed it for the team.

[@slimphotog]

He had it all the way.

[@BrandonKohout]

You got this one, Ollie! You hear me?! You can do it!

[@kermitefrog64]

This was an incredible movie of how it really feels like when everything is on the line.

[@jgn2112]

Everytime I watch this movie, the hair on the back of my neck starts standing up at 1:08.

[@BrandonKohout]

You can do it, Ollie!

[@BrandonKohout]

He’s the hero of the game.

[@GasCityGuy]

It's a little bit funny to hear a player of the team from Linton, Indiana make a crack to Ollie about 'down on the farm'

[@bradschmittling8118]

Best sports movie ever

[@robertbeckman2054]

I remember this scene being more dramatic when I was younger. My favorite part isn't when Ollie sinks his first shot, it's when the camera pans the scoreboard, show that the game is now tied...giving them their possibility at a state finals run.

[@ronniebishop2496]

I played and Coached and announced some of the greatest games in the history of Oklahoma. It's something nobody can ever take away from you, your name is on that trophy and it's indelible.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Colby Martinez Depends on what you think is quality? You proved how much quality you have with this post. Hahaha.

[@rileywainman3158]

seeing my uncle pablo is literally the best he was 16 years old he was cheering for the linton team 0:50 is where you see him he’s the one in the light light brown where it looks like a instrument is touching his head

[@Milordvega]

When I saw this over 30 years ago, what I remember hearing from coach Gene Hackman when talking to the team was: "After Ollie makes both free throws...(glancing at Ollie) and you WILL make both free throws..." Not "After Ollie makes the second shot...and you WILL make the second shot..." Well, whatever. Ollie still made both.

[@josephringling769]

Another Mandela Effect

[@stevebean1543]

Though the movie says the gym in this scene is in Jasper, it is actually Memory Hall in Lebanon, Indiana. It was the home gym of the Lebanon Tigers, where Purdue basketball great Rick Mount played his high school ball.

[@Weebs82589]

Ollie became a hero and sent Hickory to the state championship!

[@bobluna9488]

2:06...that proud father moment...

[@jjj1951]

Sad thing is that since Indiana went to class basketball there will never be another David vs Goliath match like Milan vs Muncie Central.

[@edalbanese6310]

Maybe duke vs butler was close to it

[@randypalmer2328]

That's always the drawback with the 'A' class population breakdowns. But at least this way you get a whole lot of state champions to celebrate as opposed to the same one or two over and over again.

[@BrandonKohout]

And the crowd are chanting "Ollie!"

[@BrandonKohout]

AND THAT’S THE GAME!!!!!!!!!! THE HICKORY HUSKERS WINS BY ONE!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonyrehal218]

Ollie was wearing lucky 🍀 #13 jersey. That last desperation shot by the other team was close.

[@goteam1222]

Merle was such a good leader.

[@josh.brunty]

“Five members functioning on the floor as one single unit.”

[@mikeroagreschen5350]

Bit of trivia: The world record holder for consecutive free throws made (not in games, it was in a contest) used this style of shooting free throws.

[@sixwest]

Rick Barry in training...

[@chriscoccagna5917]

Ollie was gettin all the ladies that night at the Dairy Queen !!!

[@davidmurray5399]

Make the shot, and you're a god for that day. Nothing else is quite like it.

[@oldgreg1184]

ollie with the ice water in his veins!

[@TrekCycling]

I thought of this today during Abilene Christian’s win over Texas. I told my wife that that reminded me of this scene and I wondered what the AC said to his player.

[@JohnHawkins-he7mg]

The best scene in the movie imo.

[@jamesswain2465]

Almost made the desperation shot.

[@BrandonKohout]

(blows whistle) Foul! Foul on the Wildcats, two shots!

[@janjean1186]

Rick Barry would be proud

[@ryannewazada2102]

This was the biggest two points of his life.

[@sikwilly45]

Whenever I could really use some divine intervention, I'll just take a deep breath and say "Make it a good one, Strap."

[@TheCmascagni]

Make it a good one Strap.

[@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729]

The scene wasn`t in the film but there is one more player on the team than in the opening gym scene..

[@brendaschneider2216]

Ollie

[@evelynsoucie6830]

This movie make my dad feel like goosebumps

[@vanmoody]

Shaq O'Neal should have shot his free throws this way. So should this Jordan who plays for the Clippers.

[@coultergill7728]

Bad idea

[@vanmoody]

@@coultergill7728 Couldn't of hurt.

[@jandbt1737]

Miluju tenhle film

[@clevelandbci9562]

Butler-Duke flashbacks every time....

[@markswift18]

you cannot distract the shooter on the foul line, The bump was apparent and should rate a T.

[@mrselfdefeat1128]

Make it a good one strap!!!!!! Hahahahhahahahaha 😂

[@JZ2001JC]

Free Throws Win Championships!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Wait until you see 👀 no more harassing, controlling Google ...you'll smile big, and wide 😅

[@hoosierflatty6435]

hahaha hell ya Ollie!

[@drewhendley]

When America was wonderful and innocent 🇺🇸🏀

[@micjakes1]

Why can't Steph shoot like Ollie?

[@jamesswain2465]

Who was the guy that threw the elbow?

[@TheCleaner76]

They're lining up awfully close to the ring for those free throws

[@Stickyburrs]

Good lord, don't say anything to the guy after he makes the first free throw!! That's a sure way to throw him off.

[@elijahmills1797]

I'm really glad to see it amazing prevent What do you think... !!

[@MS45636]

Your alright larusso

[@tomburton1037]

2:03 Ok, that's waaay too close.

[@royveteto4134]

since ollie shot his freethrows underhanded ; i wonder if that was widely done back then. maybe this was a high school thing. the only guy i know that shot free throws that way was rick barry

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

It was very common in the 40s and 50s.

[@estebanreveles4388]

Ollie reminds me of my buddy Will J

[@BrandonKohout]

Game ball: Ollie McLellan

[@joexinopoulos5215]

Hoosier basketball

[@BrandonKohout]

The kid’s a natural.

[@mikeholton3914]

great movie, but they almost had to reshoot that scene, the kid form the other team drew iron on the desperation shot...

[@bcask61]

The kid came pretty close on the buzzer beater. That would have ruined the entire movie right there! Thank God he missed.

[@howardlevy6317]

Ollie never had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@adamshuang6439]

火爆教頭草地兵 30年前的片子 很有意思的。

[@hestonjimmie2]

小戰士擊敗了巨人, The little warrior defeated the giant.

[@doogboh]

Jerry F***ing Goldsmith