“Do you believe in miracles? YES!”
These were the iconic words of sportscaster Al Michaels as he called the final seconds of the greatest upset in sports history on Feb. 22, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York.
The Charming Town Where ‘Miracle on Ice’ Took Place: Lake Placid, New York
Forty-four years after USA hockey gold, Lake Placid is a patriotic winter wonderland.
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Team USA celebrates their 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union in the semi-final Men's Ice Hockey event at the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Feb. 22, 1980. The game was dubbed "the Miracle on Ice.” The U.S. went on to win the gold medal by defeating Finland 4-2 in the gold medal game. Steve Powell /Getty Images
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