Mike Eruzione’s winning goal against the Soviet hockey team at the 1980 Winter Olympics is regarded by many as the greatest sporting moment of the 20th century. More than a generation later, the 58-year-old Eruzione (pictured here at right) is parting with his iconic No. 21 USA jersey, hockey stick and other Olympic paraphernalia. According to the Associated Press, the Dallas-based Heritage Auctions is selling the items in New York on Feb. 23, the day after the 33rd anniversary of the historic game.

Eruzione’s white jersey is expected to fetch more than $1 million, but sports memorabilia experts think it could go considerably higher.

These USA Olympics Team knit hats have an opening bid of $125. “It’s history as much as it is sports,” said Phil Castinetti, owner of Sportsworld in Saugus, Mass., which bills itself as New England’s largest sports memorabilia store. “It was back when the Americans were all amateurs and playing against a professional Soviet team that was supposedly unbeatable. It was the Cold War. ... The Americans were big underdogs. It was a worldwide event that was incredible.”

This Team USA cowboy hat from the opening ceremonies has an opening bid of $1,250.

The opening bid for this USA hockey equipment bag is $500. Eruzione said his collection of memorabilia sat in his Winthop, Mass., attic since his return from Lake Placid.

The opening bid for Eruzione’s worn hickey pants from the Miracle on Ice is $10,000.

Part of the proceeds from the auction of Eruzione’s collection, including these worn gloves which are expected to fetch more than $10,000, will be donated to the Winthrop Foundation in his hometown.

The price for this gold medalist presentational pocket watch and chain starts at $650.

Even used socks have their price, including these gold medal winners with an opening bid of $550.

Unlike Olympians of today, Eruzione, who was captain of his team in Lake Placid, N.Y., received no lucrative endorsements. But he told the Associated Press he’s not hurting financially and is selling the prized items to help out his three adult children and grandson. “I thought this would be a great little nest egg for them for their future with their kids,” he said, adding that there is one prized item he won’t be parting with. “As long as I’m alive, the gold medal won’t be sold.”