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Joe Frazier on Muhammad Ali
Smokin' Joe Frazier recalls Muhammad Ali and how he felt about Ali's antics, smack-talking, and boxing. Continue reading
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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Post Fight with Muhammad Ali’s After Beating Sonny Liston
Muhammad Ali, formally known as Cassius Clay, shares his reaction to the fight with Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964 in this post fight interview. Continue reading
Miracle on Ice
Russian Igor Kleynor: “I Was Watching Something I Was Not Expecting to See”
Russian Igor Kleynor shares his memories of the Miracle on Ice as a 13-year-old expecting the Soviet team to win and recalls his reaction to the Lake Placid game. Continue reading
Miracle on Ice
Linesman Nico Toemen: “Nobody Expected the U.S. Team to Come That Far”
Nico Toemen, a linesman at the 1980 Olympics, shares his memories of the unforgettable hockey upset and remembers how a Soviet trick helped him onto the ice despite feeling sick. Continue reading
Miracle on Ice
Mike Harris: “That Was the Moment That Made a Whole Lot of People Hockey Fans”
Mike Harris discusses the heroes that came out of the Miracle on Ice game and explains how it created an entire generation of new hockey fans, including young players who went on to play in the NHL because of the inspiring U.S. win. Continue reading
Miracle on Ice
Russian Journalist Sergey Krabu on Soviet Expectations
Sergey Krabu, a Russian sports journalist, discusses how the Soviets were expecting the game against America to be an easy win. Continue reading
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Symbolic Style of Play at the 1980 Miracle on Ice
Hockey professionals and fans discuss how the style of play team USA practiced compared to the style of the Soviet team during the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey game. Continue reading
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Igor Kuperman on Russia’s Reaction to the Miracle on Ice
Igor Kuperman, a former sports journalist for the Soviets, discusses what he remembers about the Miracle on Ice game and its long lasting effect on Russian hockey. Continue reading
Miracle on Ice
Heinz Kluetmier: A Photographer’s View of the Game
Sports Illustrated photographer Heinz Kluetmier remembers the amazing moments he was able to capture during the Miracle on Ice game at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Continue reading
Miracle on Ice
Dan Brooks Recalls President Carter’s Congratulatory Call to Herb Brooks
Dan Brooks, son of the legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks, recalls what President Jimmy Carter said to his dad after they beat Finland in the gold medal game at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Continue reading