Team USA "Miracle On Ice" 1980 Olympic Hockey Original Gold Medal Game Ticket (PSA 7)

February 24th, 1980 US Olympic Hockey gold medal game ticket. This is a full ticket and has been graded as a PSA 7.

The "Miracle on Ice" refers to the remarkable upset victory of the United States ice hockey team over the heavily favored Soviet Union team at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. This event is one of the most iconic moments in the history of American sports.

Here's a brief overview of what happened:

Background: The context leading up to the game was charged with Cold War tensions. The Soviet Union was known for its dominant hockey team, having won the gold medal in six of the previous seven Winter Olympics.

The Game: The semi-final match took place on February 22, 1980, and it pitted the United States against the Soviet Union. The American team, made up of amateur and college players, was considered a huge underdog. The Soviet team, on the other hand, was filled with seasoned professionals who had been playing together for years.

The Upset: Despite the odds, the American team, led by coach Herb Brooks, played a disciplined and determined game. They trailed 3-2 going into the third period. With just ten minutes remaining in the game, Mike Eruzione scored what would be the game-winning goal. The U.S. held on to win 4-3.

The Celebration: As the final seconds ticked away, broadcaster Al Michaels famously asked, "Do you believe in miracles?" The American team and their fans erupted in celebration. The victory was seen as a symbolic triumph of democracy over communism during the height of the Cold War.

Gold Medal: The United States went on to beat Finland in the gold medal game, securing their first Olympic gold medal in ice hockey since 1960.

The "Miracle on Ice" is remembered as a historic sports moment and has been celebrated as an example of the power of teamwork, determination, and the American spirit. The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team's victory was even the subject of a popular 2004 movie, "Miracle," which depicted the events leading up to and during the game.

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