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Mike Eruzione was born on October 25, 1954 in Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States and is credited as an ice hockey player. That puts Mike Eruzione at 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Winthrop High School and Boston University. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Mike Eruzione is sports history in one swing of a stick. As captain of the 1980 US Olympic team he scored the winning goal in the Miracle on Ice, toppling the unbeatable Soviets, and that single moment made him immortal. At 178 cm he was never the biggest player, but leadership is what I admire here. The detail I love is that after winning he refused to take the medal stand alone and waved his whole team up beside him. That instinct, glory shared rather than hoarded, is the mark of a real captain, and it earns my lasting respect far more than the goal itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Eruzione
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・エルジオーニ
- Reading
- まいく・えるじおーに
- Born
- October 25, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
- High school
- Winthrop High School
- University
- Boston University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Eruzione born?
Born October 25, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Mike Eruzione from?
Mike Eruzione is from Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Mike Eruzione do?
Mike Eruzione works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Mike Eruzione?
Mike Eruzione is 178 cm.
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