What is Dwight Eddleman's middle name?
Dwight
What is Dwight Eddleman's full name?
Thomas Dwight Eddleman
Dwight Eddleman nickname(s):
Dike, Dwight
Dwight Eddleman date of birth:
December 27, 1922
How old was Dwight Eddleman when died?
78
Where was Dwight Eddleman born?
Centralia, Illinois
When did Dwight Eddleman die?
July 1, 2001
How tall is Dwight Eddleman?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does Dwight Eddleman weigh?
189 lbs (85.7 kg)
What is Dwight Eddleman nationality?
American
Where did Dwight Eddleman go to school?
Centralia in Centralia, Illinois
Where did Dwight Eddleman go to university?
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
What is Dwight Eddleman's occupation?
Basketball player
Short Biography
Thomas Dwight "Dike" Eddleman (December 27, 1922 – August 1, 2001) is generally considered the greatest athlete in the history of athletics at the University of Illinois. Eddleman participated on the University's basketball, track and field, and football teams between the years of 1947 and 1949. Eddleman earned a combined 11 varsity letters in his career at the University, during which he also became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Eddleman was born in Centralia, Illinois, and attended Centralia High School. On October 24, 2008 Eddleman was named a Distinguished Alumni of Centralia High school. He, along with five others, including James Brady, were the first to be named Distinguished Alumni. His wife, Teddy Eddleman, accepted his award.