Earl Eby

Earl William Eby was an American sprinter who won a silver medal in the 800 m at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Earlier at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games he won the 400 m event and placed second in the 800 m to New Zealand's Daniel Mason. He won the 800 m event at the 1920 USA [Outdoor Track and Field Championships].
He was born in Aurora, Illinois, but attended high school in Chicago, first Calumet [High School (Chicago)|Calumet High] and then Loyola Academy. He died in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Running for the Penn Quakers track and field team, Eby won an NCAA championship in the 800 m.