Jim Craig (ice hockey), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Jim Craig (ice hockey)

American ice hockey goaltender

Date of Birth: 31-May-1957

Place of Birth: Easton, Massachusetts, United States

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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About Jim Craig (ice hockey)

  • James Downey Craig (born May 31, 1957) is an American former ice hockey goaltender who is best known for being part of the U.S.
  • Olympic hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
  • Craig had a standout Olympic tournament, including stopping 36 of 39 shots on goal by the heavily-favored Soviet Union in the semifinal game, as the U.S.
  • won 4-3, in what is widely considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
  • Two days later, the U.S.
  • defeated Finland, 4-2, to win Olympic gold.
  • Craig went on to play professionally in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Boston Bruins, and Minnesota North Stars from 1980 to 1983.

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