Herb Brooks
Hockey Coach

Herb Brooks Net Worth

Herb Brooks was an American ice hockey player and coach born on August 5, 1937 in Saint Paul, MN. He is best known for coaching the U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory in the 'Miracle on Ice' at Lake Placid in 1980, defeating the heavily favored Soviet Union. His legacy lives on as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 5, 1937
Birth Place Saint Paul, MN
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 11, 2003 (age 66)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

About

Coached the U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Russians in the 'Miracle on Ice' at Lake Placid.

Before Fame

He was the last cut on the 1960 Olympic hockey team.

Trivia

Before the Olympics, he coached the Minnesota Golden Gophers to three NCAA championships.

Family Life

Married Patti Brooks in 1965 and had two kids.

Associated With

Kurt Russell played him in the 2004 Disney movie "Miracle."

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