Eddie Eagan Profession: Boxer and Bobsledder Nationality: American Why Famous: Eagan was notable for 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 Star Sign: Taurus Died: June 14, 1967 (aged 70) Cause of Death: Heart attack Events in the Life of Eddie Eagan 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 External Biographies An Olympian in a Class of His Own - International Olympic Committee Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Famous Boxers Archie Moore Floyd Patterson Frank Bruno Joe Frazier Michael Moorer Sugar Ray Robinson
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