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Cold War Hoops: Athletes In Action-USA in the Soviet Union and Poland

1985 was a summer of a lifetime for 16 Americans. At the height of the Cold War, an Athletes In Action-USA women's basketball team competed in the USSR against the greatest team ever, the vaunted Soviet Union National Team.The United States team also competed in Poland and West Germany. After suffering serious injuries to three frontline players against the mighty Soviets, the team was suddenly short in size and depth - but not heart. As they adjusted their style of play, they affectionately became known as The Smurfs.Based on Coach Greg Hayes' tour journal, Cold War Hoops is an inspirational story of overcomomng obstacles and adversity through faith, unity, and love. Travel with this special team as it leaves a lasting impact behind the Iron Curtain.Read more

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