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Herb Brooks

Born: Aug. 5, 1937
Hockey

former U.S. Olympic player (1964,68) who coached 1980 “Miracle on Ice” team to gold medal and 2002 U.S. team to silver medal; coached Minnesota to 3 NCAA titles (1974,76,78); also coached NY Rangers, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pittsburgh in NHL.

Died: Aug. 11, 2003

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