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Herbert Paul Brooks (August 5, 1937 – August 11, 2003) was an American ice hockey player and coach. His most notable achievement came in 1980 as head coach of the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team at Lake Placid.
Aug 12, 2003 · Herb Brooks, who coached United States ice hockey team, defeating mighty Soviets en route to eventual gold medal in 1980 Olympics, dies at age 66; photo (M)
About Coach Brooks. Born on August 5, 1937, Herb Brooks grew up in a modest duplex at the corner of Payne and Ivy Streets, on the East side of St. Paul. Herb got his first taste of championship hockey when he led his St. Paul Johnson squad to the Minnesota high school title in 1955.
Feb 22, 2020 · If anyone seemed immortal, especially here in Minnesota, it was Herb Brooks. Which is why his sudden, tragic death on Aug. 11, 2003 was so unbelievable at the time. He was 66 years old.
Sep 16, 2003 · Brooks, a master motivator who spent a lifetime getting the most out of his hockey teams, died Monday in a car wreck at age 66. "It seems like all the great innovators die young," said Ken Morrow...
Aug 11, 2014 · Eleven years ago today, legendary U.S. hockey coach Herb Brooks passed away in a tragic car accident. Brooks is prominently known for guiding the U.S. Olympic ice hockey team to the "Miracle on Ice" triumph in 1980.
Aug 11, 2003 · Herb Brooks, is one of America's most celebrated coaches. The St. Paul "East Sider" got his first taste of championship hockey when he led his St. Paul Johnson squad to the Minnesota High School title in 1955.
