Do You Believe in Miracles? Featuring Jack O'Callahan

FEG Insight Bridge

In this episode of the FEG Insight Bridge Podcast, Greg Dowling sits down with Jack O'Callahan, a member of the legendary 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey team. Jack shares his incredible journey from playing street hockey in Boston to becoming part of perhaps the greatest upsets in sports history. He recounts the intense preparation and team dynamics that led to the victory over the Soviet Union, an event famously dramatized in the Disney movie "Miracle". Jack also discusses his transition from the Olympics to the NHL and his eventual move into the investment business. Throughout the episode, Jack offers valuable insights on leadership, teamwork, and the importance of integrity, both on and off the ice.

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Chapters

1. Podcast Inroduction (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Jack O'Callahan (00:01:17)

3. Early Life and Introduction to Hockey (00:01:31)

4. What Accent? (00:03:40)

5. Starting Play for the USA Olympic Hockey Team (00:04:52)

6. The East / West Hockey Rivalry (00:07:50)

7. The Olympic Team and Coach Herb Brooks (00:10:11)

8. Herb-isms and the "Herbies" Drill (00:14:18)

9. The Red Army Team and Other Competitors (00:20:14)

10. Cultural Influences in the Late 70s / Early 80s (00:26:10)

11. USA vs. Russia: Miracle on Ice (00:28:54)

12. True Gold Medalists (00:35:34)

13. Transitioning to the NHL: Chicago Blackhawks and NJ Devils (00:39:26)

14. Jack's Second Act - Investment Industry (00:41:18)

15. Life Today (00:44:23)