Vintage 1980 XIII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid York Ski Jumping Postcard
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Captain Jack brings you a Vintage 1980 XIII Olympic Winter Games Ski Jumping Lake Placid New York Postcard. The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, was a multi-sport event which was celebrated from February 13, through February 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States. This was the second time the Upstate New York village hosted the Games, after 1932. Mascot of the games was "Roni" the Raccoon. These games are known for the 'Mirac...le on Ice' when the USA Men's Hockey team beat the heavily favored Russian USSR squad 4-3 and finished the Gold Medal run by defeating Finland. Eric Heiden United States won gold in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 5000m, and 10, 000m speed skating events setting four Olympic records and one world record in the process. Interesting Olympic fact was that Lake Placid 1980 marked the first use of artificial snow was used in Olympic competition. Card is in very good vintage condition and is unposted. Perfect addition for the postcard collector, Olympic Collector, or anyone who just likes cool old stuff like the Captain. Add this bit of New York history to your collection today..!
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PLEASE NOTE these are vintage items and should be considered pre-owned. They may have been previously worn and may have wear consistent with vintage items / jewelry pieces. We do our best to describe materials, probable time periods, any flaws etc. All vintage items, earring posts, wires and pads are cleaned with jewelry cleaner and or isopropyl alcohol. Our photos are sized for quick surfing. Contact us if you would like larger photos e-mailed to you or if you have any questions before purchasing, we'd be happy to hear from you... If you're not satisfied with your item please contact us before negative feedback and allow us to make things right, your satisfaction is our mission...!
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PLEASE NOTE these are vintage items and should be considered pre-owned. They may have been previously worn and may have wear consistent with vintage items / jewelry pieces. We do our best to describe materials, probable time periods, any flaws etc. All vintage items, earring posts, wires and pads are cleaned with jewelry cleaner and or isopropyl alcohol. Our photos are sized for quick surfing. Contact us if you would like larger photos e-mailed to you or if you have any questions before purchasing, we'd be happy to hear from you... If you're not satisfied with your item please contact us before negative feedback and allow us to make things right, your satisfaction is our mission...!
Calico Jack Collectables"Lust for the future but treasure the past"Veteran Owned and Operated
