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Frank Marion EDDY, Congress, MN (1856-1929)

EDDY, Frank Marion, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minn., April 1, 1856; with his parents moved to Iowa in 1860, returned in 1863 to Olmsted County,…

Eddie Arcaro

Born: Feb. 19, 1916Jockey 2-time Triple Crown winner (Whirlaway in 1941, Citation in '48); he won Kentucky Derby 5 times, Preakness and Belmont 6 times each.Died: Nov. 14, 1997

Eddie Collins

Born: May 2, 1887Baseball 2B led Philadelphia A's (1910-11) and Chicago White Sox (1917) to 3 World Series titles; AL MVP in 1914; had 3,311 career hits and 743 stolen bases.Died: Mar. 25, 1951

Eddie Eagan

Born: Apr. 26, 1898 Only athlete to win gold medals in both Summer and Winter Olympics (Boxing–1920, Bobsled–1932).Died: June 14, 1967

Nelson Eddy

actor, singerBorn: 6/29/1901Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island Actor and singer known for his baritone voice. Nelson starred with Jeanette MacDonald in eight major musicals and operettas,…

Eddie Murphy

actor, comedianBorn: 4/3/1961Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Film actor and comedian best known for his roles in movies such as 48 Hours (1982) and Beverly Hills Cop (1984). Murphy started out on…

Eddie Gaedel

Born: June 8, 1925Baseball PH St. Louis Browns' 3-foot-7 player whose career lasted one at bat (he walked) on Aug 19, 1951; hired as a publicity stunt by eccentric owner Bill Veeck.Died: June 18,…

Eddie Mathews

Born: Oct. 13, 1931Baseball 3B led NL in HRs twice (1953,59); hit 30 or more home runs 9 straight years; 512 career HRs.Died: Feb. 18, 2001