Jim Craig

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Craig
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	May 31, 1957(1957-05-31)
Age	67
Birthplace	Easton
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Taurus

Jim Craig Biography

Jim Craig is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on May 31, 1957 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. American gold medal-winning goalie from the United States national hockey team who was awe-inspiring during the “Miracle on Ice” game against the heavily- favored Soviet Union team.

He was played as He was portrayed by Eddie Cahill in the 2004 film reenactment of the Miracle on Ice. in the 2004 film reenactment Miracle on Ice. Miracle on Ice.

Originally drafted by the Atlanta Flames with the 72nd pick in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft, Craig joined the Flames shortly after the Olympics and won his first game as an NHL professional. However, he found it difficult to duplicate his magic in the NHL. The following season, the Boston Bruins brought him home to Massachusetts in a trade with Atlanta. He served as the Bruins’ backup goaltender during the 1980-81 regular season but again failed to make an impression and he did not participate in the 1981 NHL Playoffs. Craig returned to the U.S. national team for the 1981 Canada Cup but missed the tournament due to injury and the following season was spent in the minor leagues with the Erie Blades. Craig’s final moment of glory was in 1983 when he again played very well for the United States in the 1983 IIHF Pool B tournament. Craig was named goaltender of the tournament and the Minnesota North Stars promptly signed him to a free agent contract. He would make a final three NHL appearances for the North Stars in 1984 before retiring from hockey.

After starring at Oliver Ames High School in his hometown, Craig spent one year at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts. He then transferred to Boston University, leading the Terriers to the NCAA Division I championship in 1978 and was an NCAA All-Star in 1979. He was inducted into the BU Hall of Fame in 1989.

His birthplace was North Easton, Massachusetts and was fortunate enough to represent the state of Massachusetts as a player with Boston Bruins. Boston Bruins.

Jim Craig Net Worth

Jim Craig is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Craig 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His professional career began in Boston University and continued to professional status after being drafted to his team, the Atlanta Flames.

In the gold-medal game in the Lake Placid Olympics, he was able to stop 37 of the 39 shots he had to face.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jim Craig height 6 ft 1 in Jim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jim Craig Dating?

According to our records, Jim Craig married to Sharlene Craig. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Craig’s is not dating anyone.

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Musician Dave Grohl has mentioned being an admirer of Craig over the years, as evidenced by the #6 entry of the “47 Things You Might Not Know About Dave Grohl” list on TeamRock.com, which stated, “Dave’s first hero was Jim Craig, the 1980 American ice hockey team goalie from Easton, Massachusetts. After the team beat Russia, he found the phone numbers of all the Jim Craigs in that area, phoned them up and congratulated them. Dave and the real Jim Craig met years later at a Winter Olympics.”

Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Craig celebrates birthday on May 31 of every year.

Did Jim Craig play in the NHL?

Following the Olympics, Craig was recruited by the NHL’s Atlanta Flames. Media pressure and injuries hurt his performance, however, and his professional career ended in 1984, after only 30 games with Atlanta, the Boston Bruins, and the Minnesota North Stars.

Was Jim Craig good in the NHL?

Jim Craig
National team| United States
NHL Draft| 72nd overall, 1977 Atlanta Flames
WHA Draft| 79th overall, 1977 Cincinnati Stingers
Playing career| 1979–1984

Who was the best player on the 1980 Olympic hockey team?

RkNameA/GP
1| Mark Johnson| 0.857
2| Rob McClanahan| 0.429
3| Buzz Schneider| 0.429
4| Dave Christian| 1.143

Who played Jim Craig Miracle on Ice?

Edmund Patrick Cahill (born January 15, 1978) is an American actor known for portraying “Miracle on Ice” goalie Jim Craig in the 2004 film Miracle, and for playing the roles of Tag Jones in Friends and Detective Don Flack in CSI: NY.

How many saves did Jim Craig have against the Soviets?

As a goalie for the U.S. hockey team during the “Miracle on Ice,” Jim Craig recorded 36 saves out of 39 Soviet attempts. Pictured: Eddie Cahill as Craig in the 2004 movie “Miracle.” Craig served as a consultant for the film he called “terrific.” Photo provided.