December Card & Memorabilia Auction Dec 9 - 18/19
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2022
Presented here is a 16x20-inch color photo signed by 14 members of the 1980 USA Men’s Olympic Hockey team. The USA Men’s hockey upset the heavily favored Soviet Union 4-3 during the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. The photo perfectly captures the exaltation felt by the rag-tag group of amateurs who, against all odds, defeated a far-superior and experienced Soviet team. The American flag hoisted by a joyous fan, waves majestically in the background of the USA team many expected to be demolished by the Soviets. All of the signatures have been signed in blue marker and include Jim Craig, Mike Eruzione, Mark Johnson, Steve Christoff, Rob McClanahan, Bill Baker, Jack O'Callahan, Buzz Schneider, Mark Wells, Dave Christian, Mike Ramsey, Dave Silk, Eric Strobel and Craig Patrick. The 16 x 20-inch photo of the United States 1980 Men’s Olympic Hockey team signed by 14 members comes with an LOA from Beckett Authentication for the signatures, who graded the signatures a GEM MINT 10.