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February 16, 2026
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Profile: Olympic Boxer and Bobsled Champion Eddie Eagan’s Ties to Rye: Eddie Eagan, born in Denver in 1897, achieved distinction by excelling both academically and in sports, attending Yale University as a boxer and later Harvard Law. He made history as the only person to win Olympic gold in both summer and winter games, first as a boxer and later as a bobsledder. The article explores Eagan's notable athletic and academic career, as well as his connection to the Rye community. His legacy continues to be recognized for its rarity in Olympic history. (Source: MyRye.com on Feb 16)