When Eric Newby was young, he dreamed of being a professional athlete. Somewhere down the line—maybe mid-teens, he says—he shifted to wanting to follow in his father’s and grandfather’s military ...

Godfrey resident Eric Newby, right, scored three goals and helped lead the U.S. wheelchair rugby team to a 51-48 win over Canada Thursday in the opening game of pool play at the Paris Paralympics.

Eric Newby GODFREY - It never gets old to Eric Newby. The upcoming Paris Games are his third Paralympics, but the Godfrey resident said this one will be a little different., Advertisement Article ...

Godfrey, IL native Eric Newby is co-captain of the USA Wheelchair Rugby team. Eric has medaled twice at the Paralympics, earning silver medals in 2016 and 2020.

Eric Newby GODFREY - Eric Newby's got plenty of irons in the fire these days. Some are familiar, some are new. Bringing home a gold medal from Paris is at the top of that list. Advertisement ...

Eric Newby is playing his 18th year of wheelchair rugby and will be in his third Paralympics for the U.S. starting Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, against Canada in Paris. Photo courtesy Eric Newby ...

Eric Newby accepts the proclamation declaring Aug. 29 as Eric Newby Day. The proclamation was read by Mayor Mike McCormick (back) on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Dylan Suttles ...

George Eric Newby was born on a wild December night in Barnes, south-west London in 1919. He was educated at St Paul's School, but was removed by his father, because he was poor at maths, and ...