Miracle on Ice - Autographed by all Players!
Item Number: 381
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $1,500
Online Close: Mar 21, 2015 6:00 PM CDT
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
The Miracle on Ice ....One of the greatest sports moments in the century!
- 2015 is the 35th Anniversary!
- Autographed by ALL of the team members with the exception of the coach!
For many, the XIII Winter Olympic Games will stand out as one of the greatest defining moments in US sports history.
The 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team defeated the long dominant and heavily-favored Soviet Union National Team during the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York on Friday, February 22, 1980.. this win became known as "The Miracle on Ice".
What made this win miraculous? The US team entered the games seeded seventh out of twelve teams which qualified for the games. After a surprising start with a 2-2 tie against Sweden followed by a 7-3 victory against a very powerful Czechoslovakia team, the American team advanced to the medal round.
Composed of collegiate and amateur athletes, the US team was up against the well-developed and legendary players of the Soviets who had won the gold in the past four Olympics. On top of their Olympic triumphs, the Soviets beat the US team 10-3 in a exhibition match earlier that month. Tied 2-2 after the first period, Mark Johnson's goal in the third brought the US back. With ten minutes left to the game, Mike Eruzione scored the famous fourth and winning goal and the US team defeated the Soviets 4-3.
If you listen closely, you may still be able to hear the chants; "U.S.A. ... U.S.A!!""
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