The United States men's national volleyball team is the national team for the United States of America. It is governed by USA Volleyball.
The team takes part in international competitions such as the Summer Olympics and the FIVB World League. The USA was World Champions in 1986. Hall of Famer Eugene Selznick was captain of the team for 17 consecutive years (1953–67).
Read more about United States Men's National Volleyball Team: Olympics, World Championship, World League, World Cup, World Grand Champions Cup, NORCECA Championship, America Cup, Pan-American Cup, Goodwill Games, See Also
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