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3 unusual facts about Dwight Eddleman


1948 Michigan Wolverines football team

On the opening kickoff in the second half, Illinois' Dwight Eddleman returned the kick 95 yards for an apparent touchdown, but the play was nullified due to an offside penalty.

Dwight Eddleman

He, along with five others, including James Brady, were the first to be named Distinguished Alumni.

As a collegian, he won an NCAA high jump championship and competed in the high jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.



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