Eddie Eagan Profession: Boxer and Bobsledder Nationality: American Biography: Eagan was notable for being the only person to win a gold medal in different events at both a Summer Olympics and a Winter Olympics. These medals were for boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp and in bobsledding at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Born: April 26, 1897 Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, USA Generation: Lost Generation Star Sign: Taurus Died: June 14, 1967 (aged 70) Cause of Death: Heart attack Historical Events 1932-02-15 As a member of gold medal winning US 4-man bobsleigh team at Lake Placid, Eddie Eagan (boxing gold Antwerp 1920) becomes only Olympian to win gold medals at both summer & winter Games in different sports Biographies and Sources An Olympian in a Class of His Own - International Olympic Committee Famous Boxers 'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien Floyd Patterson Frank Bruno Jake LaMotta Joe Frazier Joe Louis
'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien
Floyd Patterson
Frank Bruno
Jake LaMotta
Joe Frazier
Joe Louis