Europe 's Ryder Cup team has often beaten the Americans despite lower profile players . America 's ice hockey win against the Soviets is known as the ` ` Miracle on Ice '' England 's defeat of Liverpool in the FA Cup was also a major upset . 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 . New York Jets ' win in 1969 was inspired by quarterback Joe Namath .
Europe 's Ryder Cup team has often beaten the Americans despite lower profile players . America 's ice hockey win against the Soviets is known as the ` ` Miracle on Ice '' England 's defeat of Liverpool in the FA Cup was also a major upset . New York Jets ' win in 1969 was inspired by quarterback Joe Namath .