Herb Brooks was an American ice hockey player and coach born on August 5, 1937 in Saint Paul, MN. He is best known for coaching the U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory in the 'Miracle on Ice' at Lake Placid in 1980, defeating the heavily favored Soviet Union. His legacy lives on as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million
About
Coached the U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Russians in the 'Miracle on Ice' at Lake Placid.
Before Fame
He was the last cut on the 1960 Olympic hockey team.
Trivia
Before the Olympics, he coached the Minnesota Golden Gophers to three NCAA championships.
Family Life
Married Patti Brooks in 1965 and had two kids.
Associated With
Kurt Russell played him in the 2004 Disney movie "Miracle."
