Jim Craig
James Downey Craig (born May 31, 1957) is an American former ice hockey goaltender who is best known for being part of the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Craig had a standout Olympic tournament, including stopping 36 of 39 shots on goal by the heavily-favored Soviet Union in the semifinal game, as the U.S. won 4–3, in what is widely considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Two days later, the U.S. defeated Finland, 4–2, to win Olympic gold. Craig went on to play professionally in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames, Boston Bruins, and Minnesota North Stars from 1980 to 1983.
You can find people similar to Jim Craig by visiting our lists AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans and NCAA men's ice hockey national champions.
| Full name at birth | James Downey Craig
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| Date of birth | 31 May 1957
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| Place of birth | North Easton, Massachusetts
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| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg)
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| Net worth | $5,000,000 USD
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| University | Boston University
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Jim Craig is known for his role in the TV mini series Lake Placid 1980: XIII Olympic Winter Games (1980) as Self - Ice Hockey Goaltender (United States).
He is also known for his role in the TV series The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self.
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