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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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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

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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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Before the Miracle… the Massacre At Madison Square Garden

  By Admin • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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In the days leading up to the Olympics, the U.S. and Soviet teams played one last exhibition, an easy win for the Soviets. Continue reading

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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

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’72 Olympian: ‘It Made Everybody Proud Once Again.’

  By Witnify • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Henry Boucha, a member of the 1972 Olympic team, remembers the pride he felt watching the Miracle on Ice game. Continue reading

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Slava Fetisov’s Lesson: ‘Never Underestimate Opponent’

  By Witnify • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Legendary defenseman Slava Fetisov won two gold medals with the Soviet team and remembers the disappointment he felt in 1980 when the Soviets settled for silver.
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Gerald Eskenazi on Herb Brooks: 'That’s How You Motivate a Team'

  By Witnify • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Journalist Gerald Eskenazi got to know Herb Brooks well while covering the team, and he recalls their interactions. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Championship, Finland, Hockey, Miracle on Ice, Sports
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Calle Johansson: ‘I Was Embarrassed for the Swedes’

  By Witnify • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Calle Johannson, a 17-year NHL player and native of Sweden, recalls watching the U.S. team tie the Swedes early in the Olympic hockey tournament. Continue reading

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John Carlson: ‘It Really Influenced Me to Keep Wanting to Really Play Hockey’

  By Witnify • February 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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John Carlson, a 2014 U.S. Olympic team member, recalls the impact the game had on him as a young hockey player. Continue reading

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