The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s 4-3 upset win over the Soviet Union at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics — commonly known as the “Miracle on Ice” — is considered the greatest moment in sports history. The game, highlighted by Al Michaels’ famous “Do you believe in Miracles? Yes!” call was the epitome of David vs. Goliath, Cold War tensions hitting the sports arena and a true underdog story.
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