repete66219: I think a lot of people believe the “Miracle on Ice” resulted in a gold medal. The US did win the gold eventually, but it was after beating Finland. The Soviets took the silver by beating Sweden.
wiredpair: I was 11 years old and still remember driving back from Shakeys pizza parlor with my dad wanting to get back to watch the game on tv. As we were pulling into our driveway the radio host excitedly announced that USA had won, before the tv broadcast. My dad was cursing and pounding his fists on the steering wheel. He rarely got mad. So it left a lasting impression.
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