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 BoxersEzzard Charles Floyd Mayweather Jr. James J. Jeffries Ken Norton Sugar Ray Robinson Thomas Hearns