Michael Anthony "Rizzo" Eruzione is an American former ice hockey player. He is best known as the captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics United States national team that defeated the Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice" game, in which he scored the game-winning goal. He is the author, with Neal E. Boudette, of the national bestseller, The Making of a Miracle: The Untold Story of the Captain of The Gold Medal-Winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, published by HarperCollins.
Mike Eruzione
Athlete
Notable For
American ice hockey player
Mike Eruzione's Historical Timeline
Mike Eruzione is born
Mike Eruzione, American athlete, known for american ice hockey player, was born on 1955-10-25. Michael Anthony "Rizzo" Eruzione is an American former ice hockey player.
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- When was Mike Eruzione born?
- Mike Eruzione was born on 1955-10-25 (American).
- What is Mike Eruzione known for?
- American ice hockey player
- What historical events involved Mike Eruzione?
- Mike Eruzione was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Mike Eruzione is born.