It was February 1980, and the world was watching as the United States Men’s Hockey Team faced off against the Soviet Union, who had dominantly won the past four Olympic gold medals in ice hockey. The American team consisted of mostly college players, while the Soviet team was composed of professional athletes who had been training together for years. No one expected the United States to even compete, let alone win. However, in an upset that would go down in sports history, the Americans defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 in the semifinals, eventually winning the gold medal. It was a moment that brought together a nation, and even today, the Miracle on Ice of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games remains one of the most inspiring moments in basketball history.