The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Interesting, often overlooked story accompanies this medal from the pre-Olympic hockey tournament which took place in Lake Placid in December of 1979, a few weeks before the United States shocked the hockey world with its gold medal performance. The young college lads did get a taste of victory at this 5-team tournament like stated in the official Olympic program, “borrowing the Russians’ tactics of deft passing and puck control, sprang to a decided upset in the tournament.” A touch of foreshadowing to their Olympic gold after all! This 2-inch in diameter medal is engraved “Hockey 1979 – 1st” on the back while the edge reads “Medallic Art Co. – Danbury, CT. – Bronze.” In near mint condition and a wonderful thought-provoking addition to a 1980 Team USA collection.
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