Ralph Cox: The Last Man Cut From the "Miracle on Ice" Team
Summary
This episode of Our American Stories features Ralph Cox, the final player cut from the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. Cox recounts the emotional moment coach Herb Brooks informed him he wouldn’t make the roster due to an injury. He reflects on how this setback led to a successful career in Europe and with the Pittsburgh Penguins, while noting Brooks’ enduring respect for him.
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Intro: Our American Stories and the 1980 Miracle on Ice
Ralph Cox: The player cut from the 1980 Olympic team
The emotional meeting with Coach Herb Brooks
Cox's prediction and Brooks' later reflection
Cox's career after the Olympics and respect for Brooks
Outro and Sponsor: Minky Couture blankets
Promos: Revisionist History, Skyline Drive, Good Mom's Bad Choices
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