What is Jim Craig's middle name?
Downey
What is Jim Craig's full name?
James Downey Craig
Jim Craig nickname(s):
James Downey Craig, James Craig, Jim Craig
Jim Craig date of birth:
May 31, 1957
How old is Jim Craig?
69
Where was Jim Craig born?
North Easton, Massachusetts
How tall is Jim Craig?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Jim Craig weigh?
190 lbs (86.2 kg)
Jim Craig body shape:
Athletic
What color are Jim Craig's eyes?
Blue
What color is Jim Craig's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Jim Craig gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jim Craig's ethnicity?
White
What is Jim Craig nationality?
American
Where did Jim Craig go to university?
Boston University
What is Jim Craig's occupation?
Goalie
Short Biography
James Downey Craig (born May 31, 1957) is a retired American ice hockey goaltender who is most notable for being part of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that won the Olympic gold medal at the Lake Placid Winter Games. Craig had a standout Olympic tournament. In the Olympic semifinal game against the heavily favored Soviet Union, Craig stopped 36 of 39 shots on goal as the U.S. beat the Soviets, 4-3, in what is widely considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Two days later, the U.S. defeated Finland, 4-2, in the Olympic final and captured Olympic gold. Craig went on to play professionally in the National Hockey League, where he started for the Atlanta Flames, Boston Bruins, and Minnesota North Stars between 1980 and 1983.