It may be hard to believe it’s been 40 years but it’s one of those events where you remember where you were when you found out about it. The 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team’s upset of the Soviet Union was that kind of moment, even if there was no live TV broadcast in the U.S. I was getting ready to play a high school basketball game (or sit on the bench at least) when … [Read more...] about New Exhibit Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Miracle on Ice
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Steve Christoff’s 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Consigned to Auction
The gold medal presented to a member of the 1980 U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team that stunned the Soviet Union in Lake Placid is going back on the auction block. Goldin Auctions will offer the medal earned by center Steve Christoff in its Winter Auction, scheduled to begin Monday. The medal was last on the block in 2017 at the now defunct Steiner Auctions but didn't … [Read more...] about Steve Christoff’s 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Consigned to Auction
Notes: “Miracle” Puck; Cracker Jack Bids; Lelands Hire; Streaming Hobby Shows
Jerseys, equipment and even gold medals from players on the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team have sold at auction in recent years, fetching big money. What about the puck that Mike Eruzione shot into the net in the historic victory over the Soviet Union that Friday night in Lake Placid? The Hockey Hall of Fame would like to know its current … [Read more...] about Notes: “Miracle” Puck; Cracker Jack Bids; Lelands Hire; Streaming Hobby Shows
First 2012 Summer Olympics Medal at Auction
The first athlete to sell an Olympic gold medal from the 2012 Summer Games in London remains a mystery for now but it’s gold—and it’s now on the auction block. RR Auctions has listed the medal among the items in their Olympic Memorabilia Auction which opened late last week. The medal is estimated to sell for more than $30,000. The current high bid has already surpassed … [Read more...] about First 2012 Summer Olympics Medal at Auction
Eruzione Selling Miracle on Ice Jerseys, Sticks
Mike Eruzione, who scored the winning goal for the underdog 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team against the Soviet Union, is selling off the stick he used to score the goal as well as the jersey he wore that night in Lake Placid. Eruzione, the captain of the U.S. team, has consigned the items to Heritage Auctions, which will feature them in its upcoming Winter Platinum Night … [Read more...] about Eruzione Selling Miracle on Ice Jerseys, Sticks