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re: 1980 USA Hockey Team - What made them successful?
Posted on 8/10/23 at 5:39 pm to DakIsNoLB
Posted on 8/10/23 at 5:39 pm to DakIsNoLB
On top of everything mentioned these kids played for pride of country and flag. They fully vested into repping the USA and it was an honor to be part of that. Compared to a recent womens soccer loss the differences could not be more apart. When that game stayed close crowds gathered at storefronts in NYC to watch and cheer. There was 100% patriotism and that vestment means the players dug down deep to find that inner strength to rep the USA. Very proud moment in our history and we may not ever see that type patriotism again.
Keep in mind this was during RR presidency and height of cold war of the 80’s. The countries hated each other. So it was an honor to rep your country. One of the greatest sports stories in history
Keep in mind this was during RR presidency and height of cold war of the 80’s. The countries hated each other. So it was an honor to rep your country. One of the greatest sports stories in history
This post was edited on 8/10/23 at 5:43 pm
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Posted on 8/10/23 at 5:54 pm to OU Guy
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Keep in mind this was during RR presidency
The 1980 election wasn't until later in the year. Carter was still in office when the Winter Olympics happened.
Posted on 8/10/23 at 6:10 pm to OU Guy
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Keep in mind this was during RR presidency and height of cold war of the 80’s.
RR was a candidate. He was elected that fall and took office in January 1981.
The upset was a much needed boost to national morale.
Posted on 8/10/23 at 7:57 pm to OU Guy
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The game was shown on tape delay in the US. We all knew that the US won when it was broadcast.
How long was the delay? Remember, no internet then
This post was edited on 8/10/23 at 7:59 pm
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