1980 Miracle on Ice Team-Signed Framed Jersey 18 Autographs - BAS Witnessed

Add an authenticated team-signed tribute to the greatest upset in sports history — the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" — to your collection with this 1980 Team USA "Miracle on Ice" Autographed Framed White Jersey with 18 Signatures and "Do You Believe In Miracles?!" Inscription — Beckett (BAS) Witnessed. This custom white jersey has been hand-signed by 18 members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team — including team captain Mike Eruzione and goaltender Jim Craig — and inscribed "Do You Believe In Miracles?!", the immortal Al Michaels call that punctuated the moment. The jersey is professionally framed to an approximate finished size of 31x36 inches. On February 22, 1980, at Lake Placid, a team of American amateurs and college players coached by Herb Brooks defeated the four-time defending gold-medalist Soviet Union 4-3 — then clinched the gold medal two days later — in a victory that Sports Illustrated later ranked as the top sports moment of the 20th century. Every signature was obtained under the direct observation of a Beckett representative across witnessed signing sessions in September 2025, with a tamper-proof BAS Witness hologram verifiable at Beckett's official website.

Product Highlights

• Hand-signed by 18 members of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Team USA — including team captain Mike Eruzione (scorer of the famous go-ahead goal) and goaltender Jim Craig — and inscribed "Do You Believe In Miracles?!"
• Custom White Hockey Jersey — custom jersey (no brand name) with nicely sewn-in name and numbers; approximate size XL; professionally framed to an approximate finished size of 31x36 inches
• Beckett (BAS) Witnessed Authentication: every signature was obtained under the direct observation of a Beckett representative across witnessed signing sessions in Bloomington, MN (September 2025); tamper-proof BAS Witness hologram verifiable at Beckett's official website
• The greatest upset in sports history: USA defeated the four-time defending gold-medalist Soviet Union 4-3 on February 22, 1980, then beat Finland 4-2 on February 24 to clinch the Olympic gold medal
• "Do You Believe In Miracles?!": broadcaster Al Michaels' call in the closing seconds became one of the most famous calls in the history of sports broadcasting
• Backed by our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee

The Miracle on Ice — The Greatest Upset in Sports History

On February 22, 1980, during the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, the United States men's ice hockey team — composed entirely of amateur and college players — defeated the four-time defending Olympic gold-medalist Soviet Union 4-3 in a game widely regarded as the greatest upset in the history of sports. The Soviets had won gold at four consecutive Olympics and were considered the best hockey team in the world, professional in everything but name; the Americans were the youngest team in the tournament. Trailing 3-2 entering the third period, the U.S. tied the game on a Mark Johnson power-play goal, and then team captain Mike Eruzione scored the go-ahead goal with exactly 10 minutes remaining — sending the Lake Placid Fieldhouse into a frenzy of "U-S-A" chants. Goaltender Jim Craig held off a relentless Soviet attack over the final 10 minutes (finishing with 36 saves against roughly 39 shots), and as the final seconds ticked away, ABC broadcaster Al Michaels delivered the immortal call: "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" Two days later, the U.S. defeated Finland 4-2 to clinch the Olympic gold medal. Coming amid Cold War tensions and a difficult period for American morale, the victory transcended sport — Sports Illustrated ranked it as the top sports moment of the 20th century.

The 18 Signatures

This jersey carries the authenticated signatures of 18 members of the 1980 Team USA roster and coaching staff, obtained across Beckett-witnessed signing sessions. Signatures include team captain Mike Eruzione, goaltender Jim Craig, Mark Johnson, Ken Morrow, Neal Broten, Mike Ramsey, Dave Christian, Bill Baker, Rob McClanahan, Steve Christoff, Dave Silk, Jack O'Callahan, Steve Janaszak, William "Buzz" Schneider, Eric Strobel, Phil Verchota, John Harrington, and assistant coach Craig Patrick. The roster represents the core of one of the most celebrated teams in American sports history — players who went on to varied careers, several of whom (including Ken Morrow, who won four straight Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders, and Neal Broten, Mike Ramsey, and Mark Johnson) became established NHL professionals. The "Do You Believe In Miracles?!" inscription — written by team member John Harrington — captures the emotional payload of the moment in the team's own hand.

Beckett (BAS) Witnessed Authentication

This framed jersey has been certified authentic by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) at the Witnessed tier — Beckett's premium verification category. Every signature was obtained under the direct observation of a Beckett representative across multiple witnessed signing sessions held in Bloomington, Minnesota in September 2025. A tamper-proof BAS Witness hologram has been applied, with the certification verifiable online at Beckett's official website. For a multi-signature piece of this significance, the Witnessed authentication chain — with a Beckett representative physically present for each signing — provides the strongest possible verification confidence.

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