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Jersey & Stick of 1980 U.S. Olympic Captain in 'Miracle on Ice' Sell for $920K

Posted: Mar. 7th, 2013 | Comments 0 | Make a Comment

1980 Mike Eruzione
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Many consider the "Miracle on Ice" as the single greatest sports event in U.S. history, which is why memorabilia from that specific hockey game was the highlight of a sports-collectible auction held by Heritage Auctions last week in New York City. The game was even voted the top sports moment of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated.

The "Miracle on Ice" match between the U.S. and the Soviet Union took place during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. To many fans the game represented the strained relationship between the global powers, as the countries were entering their 35th year of the Cold War with no end in sight. The ultimate “David vs. Goliath” game featured a Russian team of professional-grade hockey players, which were favored to win the gold medal, against a U.S. team that was filled out with inexperienced college kids.

 
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