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Wilbur "Shooter" Flatch

WIlbur Shooter Flatch
As the alcoholic Basketball savant, Wilbur “Shooter” Flatch, loved the game, though did not love himself, as shown by his addiction. “Shooter”, through the help of Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) and the sport himself, Flatch was redeemed (as was Dale in his own way), and his side story enhances the overall flow of the movie, which is not an easy thing to accomplish. We should also note that this was the comeback role for Hopper, who would star in many more films after. Generally, we would not think of Assistant Coaches for our Hall of Fame, but if any one does, our money’s on Shooter.


         

The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Hoosiers (1986)

Actor:
Dennis Hopper

Role Portrayed:
Assistant Coach of the Hickory H.S. Basketball Team

Why you should vote for him:
Hickory did win at the end, and we will attribute some of that to advance scouting of Shooter.

Why you should not vote for him:
A High School Basketball Assistant Coach for the Hall? Seems a little low on the totem pole, doesn’t it?

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