That was my last Olympic cover." Our thoughts are with the Kluetmeier family during this difficult time. Related: 'Miracle On Ice' Legend Not Happy With Current State Of America ...

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

Heinz Kluetmeier, who shot more than 100 Sports Illustrated cover photos, including the iconic “Miracle on Ice” image ... he joined Time Inc., then-parent company of Sports Illustrated ...

“That’s the only cover we ever ran without cover language ... Kluetmeier, born in Berlin but schooled in the U.S., was hired by Time Inc. in 1969 to work as a photographer for Life and ...

Heinz Kluetmeier, Photojournalist Known for SI’s Miracle ... poached by Time Inc. to work for Life and SI. He worked countless Olympic Games beginning in 1972 — his first SI cover featured ...

“Not only is the 'Miracle on Ice' game a symbol of great teamwork and determination, but it really symbolizes the unity of our nation at the height of the Cold War, at a time when we really ...

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the “Miracle On Ice ... his first SI cover featured seven-time gold medalist swimmer ...

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the "Miracle On Ice ... 1972 -- his first SI cover featured seven-time gold medalist swimmer ...