Downtown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Do you believe in miracles? Herb Brooks did.
Photographed by McGhiever, May 3, 2025
1. Herb Brooks east marker
As a young boy from the east side of St. Paul, Herb Brooks walked these streets dreaming of greatness. A determined hockey player and innovative coach, his accomplishments were truly unparalleled.
A man of character and principle, Coach Brooks and his Team USA touched millions and inspired a nation. This monument depicts Coach Brooks at the precise moment the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Olympic gold medal victory was achieved--an event many believe to be the greatest moment in all of sport.
Hockey Player
Johnson High School--MN State High SchoolChampionship Team (1955)
University of Minnesota Hockey Team (1957-1961)
USA NationalHockey Team (1960-1969)
USA Olympic Hockey Team (1964 & 1968)
Hockey Coach
University of Minnesota Hockey Team (1972 - 1979)
University of Minnesota NCAA Championship (1974, 1975, 1979)
St.Cloud State University Hockey Team (1987)
USA Olympic Hockey Team--Gold Medal (1980)
France Olympic Hockey Team (1998)
USA Olympic Hockey Team--Silver Medal(2002)
New York Rangers,NHL (1981-1985)
Minnesota North Stars,NHL (1988)
Utica Devils,AHL (1992)
New Jersey Devils,NHL (1993)
Pittsburgh Penguins,NHL (2000)
"The Greatest
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This tribute is made possible by the generosity of:
David A. Brooks Craig Leipold Stan E. Hubbard John J. Johannson Robert A. Graiziger MM & C Pacchini Tom Sagissor Timothy R. Tyson Bob Marvin USA Hockey James E. Kelly John R. Otteson William R. Block Michael P. Johnson Martin E. Davis Saint Paul RiverCentre Minnesota Wild Foundation
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 44° 56.651′ N, 93° 5.879′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and 4th Street W., on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. The statue and markers are outside the east entrance of the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul MN 55102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Saint Paul Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Rice Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Latimer Central Library (about 300 feet away); The James J. Hill Reference Library (about 400 feet away); Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed by McGhiever, May 3, 2025
2. Herb Brooks north marker
Photographed by McGhiever, May 3, 2025
3. Herb Brooks south marker
Photographed by McGhiever, October 30, 2025
4. Herb Brooks statue outside the east entrance of the Saint Paul RiverCentre
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
