1979-1980 United States Olympic Ice Hockey Team

The 1979-1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team is best known for their dramatic victory in the 1980 Winter Olympics, often called the "Miracle on Ice." Despite mostly being amateurs and collegiate players, they defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team, regarded as the best in the world, in a stunning upset. This win inspired American pride and is considered one of the greatest moments in sports history. The team’s success highlighted the underdog story and the competitive spirit of amateur athletes representing the United States on the international stage.