The Munich Olympics Massacre — LIFE Magazine, September 15, 1972

On the cover of the September 15, 1972 issue of LIFE Magazine, the Israeli Olympic delegation marches into the Munich Olympic stadium. At the front, a man carries the flag of Israel. Behind him are athletes and coaches entering what was intended to be a celebration of international competition. Across the photograph, LIFE placed two words: OLYMPIC TRAGEDY And beneath them: From this small Israeli team, 11 would die. The photograph had been taken before the world knew what was coming. After September 5, 1972, [...]