Mike Eruzione
Mike Eruzione is a former American ice hockey player best known for his role as the captain of the U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Team during the 1980 Winter Olympics. He scored the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union in a match famously referred to as the "Miracle on Ice." This victory is considered one of the greatest moments in sports history.
Eruzione was born on October 25, 1954, in Winthrop, Massachusetts. After his Olympic success, he played professionally in the American Hockey League and later pursued a career in coaching and sports commentary. His contributions to hockey continue to be celebrated.