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Ted Erikson

Ted Erikson

Neighborhoods

  1. Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
    1. Bronzeville, Near South Side
      1. Downtown
        1. Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
          1. Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
            1. Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
              1. Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
                1. Lincoln Park, Old Town
                  1. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
                    1. Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
                      1. Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
                        1. Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
                          1. Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
                            Ted Erikson

                            ‘It’s All Good’ Episode 17: The Man Who Conquered The Lake

                            Ted Erikson, 93, reflects on his history-making swim across Lake Michigan 60 years ago.

                            Citywide
                            Jon Hansen

                            Hyde Park Swimmer, 93, Celebrates 60 Years After Becoming First Person To Swim Across Lake Michigan

                            Ted Erikson is an accomplished swimmer who conquered the English Channel, among other feats — but it's Lake Michigan that always calls him back.

                            Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
                            Mack Liederman