1988 Olympics: Eddie the Eagle becomes global icon despite last place finish

Michael “Eddie the Eagle” Edwards became the first British ski jumper to compete at the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary 30 years ago. Although Edwards finished in last place in both of his events at the 1988 Games, he became a cultural icon, even outshining those who earned medals.   
Michael Edwards was no child protégé. He was born on December 5, 1963 in Cheltenham, England, 90 miles from London as the middle child in a working class family. Edwards did