"Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" The words spoken by broadcaster Al Michaels as Team USA won a Gold Medal at the 1980 Winter Games will live forever in the memories of hockey fans. It came at a time when hockey was experiencing tremendous growth throughout the world and it marked the beginning of an unforgettable era of high-scoring superstars and dominant dynasties. … [Read more...]
Mark Wells’ 1980 Olympic Hockey Medal Soars to $310K
The first 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey gold medal ever offered in a public auction sold for $310,700 Friday night. The winning bid from a memorabilia collector was three times higher than the pre-sale estimate, according to Heritage Auctions. The medal belonged to Mark Wells, then a 21-year-old center. Needing money for medical bills resulting from a rare … [Read more...]
Gehrig Jersey, Ruth Bat, 1980 USA Hockey Medal Up for Grabs
A 1927 Lou Gehrig jersey, an early Babe Ruth bat and the first gold medal from the U.S. Olympic hockey team's 1980 upset over the Soviet Union highlight Heritage Auctions' next event, set for Nov. 4 and 5 in Dallas. “It’s a great thrill, and an immense privilege, to present these pieces to the collecting hobby,” said Chris Ivy, Director of Heritage’s Sports Collectibles … [Read more...]
Tommie Smith Selling 1968 Gold Medal, Shoes
He raised a gloved hand, clenched his fist and bowed his head as the national anthem played. In that moment, Tommie Smith became one of the sports world's most famous athletes of the post-War era. It was often misunderstood. Smith maintains his "black power salute" at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City was a protest against inequality. Smith had just won the 200 … [Read more...]
Gold Medal OT Hockey Pucks Up for Bid
The permanent home of perhaps the most famous six ounces of hard rubber in hockey history – the puck with which Canada’s Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal on Team USA during the overtime period of the Olympic gold medal game – will go to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The announcement was made Tuesday. The famous puck has been delivered by the International Ice … [Read more...]
Gold Medal Pucks Bring Big Bucks
The auction of 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games memorabilia being conducted in Canada continues with more to come, but some of the big ticket items have already sold. Three pucks from Canada's gold medal victory over the United States sold Thursday night; each netting over $5,000. The auction descriptions list the goals scored in the period from which the pucks were said to … [Read more...]