'Miracle on Ice' goaltender Jim Craig is selling gold medal

NEW YORK — The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team's victory over the Soviet Union is forever remembered as the "Miracle on Ice."

Now, the goaltender of that gold medal-winning team, Jim Craig, is parting with his most prized items from one of the greatest sporting moments of the 20th century.

Estimated to bring between $5 million and $7 million, the 17 items are being offered through the online auction house Lelands.com.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 23: Jim Craig attends the U.S. Olympic Committee's Team USA Club Event to celebrate the 2014 Winter Olympic Games at Grand Central Terminal on February 23, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images for the USO



The sale went live Tuesday and ends June 17.

Items include Craig's gold medal, with a pre-sale estimate of $1.5 million to $2 million.

Other highlights are the jersey he wore during the Soviet game, and the American flag that was draped over his shoulders after the team's victory at Lake Placid. Both carry estimates of $1 million to $1.5 million.