Images from Lelands.com

Jim Craig is selling his ‘Miracle’ memorabilia

Images from Lelands.com
Images from Lelands.com

 

By @MichaelCaples –

Want to own a piece of hockey history?

You can, for a (hefty) price.

Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, is selling some of his most prized possessions – like his gold medal, game-worn jerseys and the iconic U.S. flag that was wrapped around him after he and Team USA beat the Soviet Union.

The entire collection – being sold through Lelands.com – is listed at $5.7 million.

No, that’s not a typo.

“I’ve decided to sell my ‘Miracle on Ice’ collection so my children and grandchildren will be financially secure in the future,” Craig said in a statement through Lelands, as shared by Chris Peters of CBS Sports. “Additionally, proceeds from the sale will also benefit several charities that are close to my heart. Over the years I’ve loaned my Olympic memorabilia to museums and other venues so it could be accessible to fans to enjoy and it is my hope that whoever purchases this will do the same.”

Some of the items on the site, with the price tag next to them:

Craig’s gold medal – $1.5 million
‘The Flag’ – $1 million
Team USA jersey from the Soviet Union semifinal game – $1 million

Team USA jersey from the Finland gold-medal game – $500,000

Craig’s goalie mask – $250,000
Craig’s skates – $75,000
1980 Sports Illustrated Sportsmen of the Year Trophy – $75,000
Craig’s goalie pads – $100,000
Craig’s stick – $300,000