That photo landed on the cover of SI on March 3, 1980, the definitive image of the definitive sporting moment for Americans of the 20th century — the United States hockey team’s celebration after its improbable victory over the Soviet Union at the Lake Placid Olympics.

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

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

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.

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.