The Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Summer Olympics on 19 July 1980 in the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, USSR TV | Soviet Visuals

End of the opening ceremony. 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. | Soviet Visuals

"Great Sports Moments of the '80s" (1989) with host Al Michaels (44:37) #VHS #VHSSports

In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the U.S. hockey team, mostly amateurs, stunned the dominant Soviet Union 4-3 in the “Miracle on Ice.” Trailing 3-2, Mark Johnson tied it, and Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal. Jim Craig’s saves sealed the upset. Al Michaels’ call, “Do you believe in miracles? YES!” echoed. In 1999, Sports Illustrated named it the century’s top sports moment. | Historyinmemes

In honor of the Winter Olympics kicking off this week: 1980 Olympic Hockey — USA vs. USSR “Miracle on Ice” February 22, 1980 One of the greatest moments in sports history. 🏒 I remember that day vividly. I knew exactly where I was and what I was doing when it happened. The very next morning, I had a scheduled hockey game of my own. I’d been playing since I was five years old. Talk about an adrenaline rush, having to lace up and play the morning after witnessing the most emotional, patriotic game