Check out this incredible, newly discovered, original play-by-play call of The Miracle On Ice, perhaps the greatest upset in the history of team sports. When the USA shocked Russia, 4-3, at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, Curt Chaplin was covering the game as a sports reporter for the ABC Radio Network. Standing on a camera platform in the crowd, he did play-by-play of the entire game into his tape recorder, capturing the event on tape forever. Now, after 25 years, these tapes have been rediscovered and matched to the video. The result is a dramatic, stirring and completely original experience for sports fans all over the world. Now you can relive the #1 sports upset of the 20th Century in a whole new way, through new eyes and a new voice. Still as fresh and exciting as the day it happened. Curt’s call has been accepted as an exhibit by the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. If you know any hockey players, fans or anyone who loves sports, send them the link. They should all see it.
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December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I live in Lake …
I live in Lake Placid, where the 1980 Olympics took place. Going to this rink every weekend to watch my school’s hockey games is just so nostalgic and historical…
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
yea the US did. …
yea the US did. Probably the best day in US sports history or at least US hockey history.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
yea. beat finland, …
yea. beat finland, pretty easy.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
@Tombzy thank you …
@Tombzy thank you for the complement not many people out of the U.S do
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
almost 30 years ago …
almost 30 years ago… and still gets me every time…
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
They feel good huh? …
They feel good huh?
=)
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
YES they did! USA! …
YES they did! USA! USA! USA!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
USA ! USA ! USA!
USA ! USA ! USA!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
They beat Finland …
They beat Finland for the gold
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
at the end of the …
at the end of the movie they do so i believe so
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
yeah i believe they …
yeah i believe they beat switzerland
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
ive never touched a …
ive never touched a hockey puck and this is amazing…. chils
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
That was …
That was sensational!! I have tears in my eyes, and I’m from Canada.. One of the greatest calls ever..
..did they end up winning the gold?
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
jim craig was …
jim craig was amazing
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Awesome chills all …
Awesome chills all over again
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Curt-
Great …
Curt-
Great video. It’s like coming across an old favorite treat with a new flavor. While I love the traditional “Do you believe in miracles?” this adds a new, fresh twist on one of the greatest moments in sports history. Good all over you for being there, and for adding an exhilirating take on the moments. I look forward to revisiting this fresh take on one of sports’ fantastic moments.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I was only in 4th …
I was only in 4th grade, but I remember the amazement everyone had when this happpened. Hard to believe it wasn’t for the Gold Medal!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
thanks a lot, Vin, …
thanks a lot, Vin, i appreciate your comments. glad you felt the thrill of being in the right place at the right time.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Xavier…………. …
Xavier………….in what way does Minnesota have not much to offer???
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
most of the people …
most of the people on usa were from u of mn
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Yeah dude! he …
Yeah dude! he tackles him like full on! haha nice catching that
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Curt, your call on …
Curt, your call on Eruzione’s goal is chilling! Love it! In fact your entire play-by-play is just fantastic. How cool is it that you a part of worldwide sports history. Thanks for sharing this personal gem with us. I like the fact that you don’t have Dryden talking all over you the way he did with Michaels.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Freedom.
Freedom.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
College kids from …
College kids from Minnesota!!! Oh yeah! This state doesn’t have much to offer, but it is the foreground of hockey here in the U.S. Hockey is bigger up here than in Canada! The majority of those College kids were from the Gophers hockey team, (greatest college team). MN rules all other states in this category.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I would say it was …
I would say it was the best sports event ever and will never be surpassed. Our College Hockey players beat the best in the world. Go USA !