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Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson on the First Frank Bruno Fight as His Greatest Victory

  By Witnify • March 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Mike Tyson says his fight with Frank Bruno was his greatest achievement and discusses his place in history as one of the best boxers of all time. Continue reading

Tagged   Boxing, Championship, Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, Sports
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Dawson Replaces Ferdinand In FIFA Cup

  By Witnify • March 5, 2014 Uncategorized
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Michael Dawson talks to FATV about joining the English National team after player Rio Ferdinand gets injured. Continue reading

Tagged   Championship, English National Team, Michael Dawson, Soccer, Sports
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Muhammad Ali
Post Fight with Muhammad Ali's After Beating Sonny Liston

  By Witnify • February 24, 2014 Uncategorized
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Muhammad Ali, formally known as Cassius Clay, shares his reaction to the fight with Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964 in this post fight interview. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Boxing, Championship, Florida, Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Russian Igor Kleyner recalls the Miracle on Ice

  By Witnify • February 22, 2014 Uncategorized
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Russian Igor Kleynor shares his memories of the Miracle on Ice as a 13-year-old expecting the Soviet team to win and recalls his reaction to the Lake Placid game. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Mike Harris: ‘That Was the Moment That Made a Whole Lot of People Hockey Fans’

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Mike Harris discusses the heroes that came out of the Miracle on Ice game and explains how it created an entire generation of new hockey fans, including young players who went on to play in the NHL because of the inspiring U.S. win. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Symbolic Style of Play at the 1980 Miracle on Ice

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Hockey professionals and fans discuss how the style of play team USA practiced compared to the style of the Soviet team during the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey game. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Heinz Kluetmier: A Photographer's View of the Game

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Sports Illustrated photographer Heinz Kluetmier remembers the amazing moments he was able to capture during the Miracle on Ice game at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Miracle on Ice
Dan Brooks Recalls President Carter's Congratulatory Call to Herb Brooks

  By Witnify • February 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Dan Brooks, son of the legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks, recalls what President Jimmy Carter said to his dad after they beat Finland in the gold medal game at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H Star Jamie Farr Describes the Mood At the Miracle on Ice

  By Admin • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Jamie Farr, a star of the TV show Mash, describes his experience sitting in the Soviet section and cheering for the American team. Continue reading

Tagged   1980 Winter Olympics, Athlete, Championship, Hockey, M*A*S*H, Miracle on Ice
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Miracle on Ice
Olympian Eric Heiden Overslept for His Race After the Miracle on Ice

  By Witnify • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Olympic speed skater Eric Heiden remembers oversleeping for his 1000m race the day after watching the Miracle on Ice at the arena and recalls what it was like to sit right next to Al Michaels as he called the game. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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