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First Modern Olympic Games Opens In Athens, Greece- This Day 1896

Saturday, 6 April 2013by hanspostcard

On this day in 1896 the first modern Olympic Games opened, 1500 years after the original games were banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. The first modern games was nothing […]

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Olympics, Sports

POTUS Jimmy Carter Announces U.S. Boycott Of 1980 Summer Olympic Games In Moscow -This Day 1980

Thursday, 21 March 2013by hanspostcard 3 Comments

Jimmy Carter did a lot of stupid things as POTUS. One of the many things he did that was just plain wrong happened on this day in 1980 when he announced […]

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American History, Crime, History, Olympics, Politics, Presidents

Herb Brooks “Miracle On Ice” Pre-Game Speech {Delivered By A 4 Year Old}

Sunday, 24 February 2013by hanspostcard

Came across this one on youtube. This kid has a future as a coach.  I am pumped, let’s go out and beat those Soviets! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CdJTfGiRCI

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Entertainment, Hockey, Olympics, Sports

Miracle On Ice Is Accomplished- USA 4 FINLAND 2. Win Gold Medal -This Day 1980

Sunday, 24 February 2013by hanspostcard 2 Comments

I can remember what I was doing 33 years ago today like it was yesterday. On the Friday night America stunned the Soviets 4-3. Do You Believe in Miracles! That […]

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Entertainment, Hockey, Olympics, Sports

Mike Eruzione’s Miracle On Ice Jersey Sells For Nearly $660,000

Sunday, 24 February 2013by hanspostcard 1 Comment

Mike Eruzione’s #21 which he wore when he scored the game winner against the Soviet Union in “The Miracle On Ice” 33  years ago has sold for nearly $660,000 in […]

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Hockey, Olympics, Sports

USA 4 USSR 3- THE MIRACLE ON ICE- This Day 1980- “Do You Believe In Miracles”

Friday, 22 February 2013by hanspostcard 2 Comments

I have written about this a couple of times in the past year so I am not going to write a big story on this just acknowledging the fact that […]

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American History, Hockey, Olympics, Sports, Television

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