Eddie Eagan
Full Name: Eddie Eagan
Nationality:
Profession: Boxer and Bobsledder
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
Historical Events in the Life of Eddie Eagan
- 1932-02-15 US bobsled team member Eddie Eagan becomes only athlete to win gold in both Summer & Winter Olympics (1920 boxing gold)
External Biographies
- An Olympian in a Class of His Own - International Olympic Committee
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