About
Coached the U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Russians in the 'Miracle on Ice' at Lake Placid.
Trivia
Before the Olympics, he coached the Minnesota Golden Gophers to three NCAA championships.
Before Fame
He was the last cut on the 1960 Olympic hockey team.
Family Life
Married Patti Brooks in 1965 and had two kids.
Associated With
Kurt Russell played him in the 2004 Disney movie "Miracle."