The photo appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated without words for the only time in the magazine's history.

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‘Miracle on Ice’ photographer behind iconic Upstate NY image dies at 82

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the “Miracle On Ice” in 1980 and Michael Phelps’ “Miracle Finish” in 2008, has died. He was 82.

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Heinz Kluetmeier, photojournalist known for SI’s Miracle On Ice picture, dies at 82

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the “Miracle On Ice” in 1980 and Michael Phelps’ “Miracle Finish” in 2008, has died

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Famed Sports Illustrated photog Heinz Kluetmeier died at the age of 82 after complications with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke.

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Heinz Kluetmeier, famed ‘Miracle on Ice’ photographer, dead at 82

Athletes Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (1:45) During the 1980 Winter Olympics, photographer Heinz Kluetmeier captured the moment where the United States men's hockey team celebrated its victory over the Soviet Union in the gold medal game. It turned out to be one of the most iconic photos in the history of the Olympics.   Unfortunately, hockey fans received unfortunate news this week regarding Kluetmeier. The man behind the iconic "Mirac…

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Photographer Who Took Iconic 'Miracle On Ice' Picture Has Died

Heinz Klütmeier has spent his life photographing sports. But he wanted to do it differently than others. To do this, he once placed swimmers underwater on an office chair. He has now died at 82 years of age.

Heinz Kluetmeier hat sein Leben lang Sport fotografiert. Aber er wollte es anders machen als andere. Dafür setzte er auch mal Schwimmer unter Wasser auf einen Bürostuhl. Mit 82 Jahren ist er nun gestorben.

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Heinz Kluetmeier, who shot more than 100 Sports Illustrated cover photos, including the iconic “Miracle on Ice” image, died Tuesday at age 82. He had been dealing with complications from Parkinson’s disease and a stroke. Kluetmeier’s most famous photo, showing the U.S. men’s hockey team celebrating after their win over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics, graced the cover on SI’s March 1980 issue. 
The cover that needed no words. Legend…

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Heinz Kluetmeier, 'Sports Illustrated' 'Miracle on Ice' photographer, dies at 82

Acclaimed and influential Sports Illustrated photographer Heinz Kluetmeier died on January 14, 2025, at age 82 from complications of Parkinson's disease.

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Legendary 'Miracle on Ice' Photographer Heinz Kluetmeier Dies at 82

The man behind one of the most iconic images in American sports history passed away on Tuesday.  Famed Sports Illustrated photographer Heinz Kluetmeier died at the age of 82 after complications with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke.  Kluetmeier was the man behind the lens for the memorable photo of the “Miracle on Ice” at the 1980 Winter Olympics when the American men’s hockey team upset the Soviet Union in Lake Placid, New York.  
Heinz Kluetme…

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The man behind one of the most iconic images in American sports history passed away on Tuesday.  Famed Sports Illustrated photographer Heinz Kluetmeier died at the age of 82 after complications with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke.  Kluetmeier was the ma

‘Miracle on Ice’ photographer behind iconic Upstate NY image dies at 82

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