Spassky lost to Bobby Fischer in the so-called “Match of the Century” in 1972.
Cold War
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The Czechoslovakian’s romance with American athlete Hal Connolly captivated the sports world.
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He went to space four times and was an expert in spacecraft rendezvous.
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He made his debut at Carnegie Hall at just 20 years old.
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He served in the military for nearly forty years before refocusing his career on education.
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He won a controversial Nobel Peace Prize.
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He helped ease tensions during a potentially major 1985 clash with the Soviet Union.
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He beat the reigning Soviet champion at the 1964 Winter Olympics.
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He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War.
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Incredible true life stories of American war vets who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
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