American boxer and bobsledder (1897-1967) who is notable as being the only person to win a gold medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in different disciplines. Eagan won his summer gold in boxing and his winter gold in the four-man bobsled. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Eagan wearing a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in white ink, "To Jimmy Mars, with best wishes, Eddie Eagan, May 1, 1945.” Reverse bears a Shelburne Studios credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with edge rippling, corner loss, and circular impressions from mounting remnants on the back. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
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