In 1961, the U.S. lost its entire national figure skating team in a plane crash

On February 15, 1961, a tragedy unfolded in the world of figure skating when a plane carrying the U.S. National Figure Skating Team crashed in Belgium, claiming 73 lives, including 18 athletes headed to the World Championships. Among those mourning were the Foster family from Fargo, whose ties to the sport ran deep. This event not only reshaped the landscape of American figure skating but also left lasting scars on the hearts of those who lost friends and loved ones in the disaster.

This is a tragically timely story, but it’s one worth reading, too. Tracy Briggs writing from Inforum’s “vault” has it.

Tracy Briggs

InForum

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