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

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 Sports Illustrated. His career involved shooting more than 100 Sports Illustrated covers,

Winter Olympics, photographer Heinz Kluetmeier captured the moment where the United States men's hockey team celebrated its victory over the Soviet Union in the gold medal game. It turned out to be one of the most iconic photos in the history of the Olympics.

Kluetmeier, who shot over 100 covers for Sports Illustrated, died Tuesday morning at age 82, leaving behind a catalog of renowned images that still resonate.