LONDON, England (CNN) -- In sport, being the best is not just about the having the greatest players. Here are five teams that have gone from zeroes to heroes, and in the process left their mark on sporting history. 1. The European Ryder Cup team The 1980 U.S. hockey team's 'Miracle on Ice' against the Soviet Union. Europe's Ryder Cup team has become renowned for upsetting the form book, frequently triumphing against higher ranked American opposition. Since European players were first allowed to join the British and Irish team for the famous golf tournament (to improve the level of competition) in 1979, the U.S. has won six times; Europe seven; and the teams have tied once. The slight edge enjoyed by Europe, however, belies the lowly status of their players in world golf.
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Europe's Ryder Cup team has often beaten the U.S. despite lower profile players
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America's ice hockey win against the Soviets is known as the "Miracle on Ice"
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Wimbledon's defeat of Liverpool in the FA Cup was considered a major upset
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New York Jets Superbowl win in 1969 was inspired by quarterback Joe Namath
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