Al Michaels: Gold Over the Cup
Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Michaels still reveres the gold medal above all, insisting nothing matches its weight, even a Stanley Cup. 46 years removed from the Miracle on Ice, he marvels at the improbability, calling it a 50 to 1 upset in today’s betting terms. He remembers Herb Brooks lighting a fire before the comeback against Finland and admits there was no backup line for “Do you believe in miracles?” It simply happened. For Michaels, that night did more than win gold. It molded the future of American hockey.