James J. "Jim" Eagan (March 4, 1926 - November 2, 2000) was an American politician and lawyer who was known for serving as the mayor of Florissant, Missouri, for 37 years from 1963 until his death in the year 2000.

2 Nov 2000 · James J. "Jim" Eagan was the longtime Mayor of Florissant, Missouri in St. Louis County. He was Mayor from 1963 until his death in 2000. He was re-elected an unprecedented 9 times. Eagan was a charismatic figure and was well known throughout the St. Louis Area.

Located next to Florissant Valley Park, the James J. Eagan Center is one of two recreation centers in the City of Florissant. It features an indoor pool, outdoor ice rink, gymnasium for basketball or walking, newly renovated fitness center and modern aerobics room, and is home to the Florissant Performing Arts Center.

James J. "Jim" Eagan (March 4, 1926 - November 2, 2000) was the Mayor of Florissant, Missouri in St. Louis County. Eagan was a politician in St. Louis before becoming Mayor of Florissant. He also served during World War II in the US Navy at both Iwo Jima and Okinawa. James Eagan was Mayor from 1963 until his death in 2000.

2 Nov 2000 · He was the first Mayor elected under the 1963 Charter. During his administration a new Community Center and Civic Center were built. He initiated the LSV program and free bus service for older residents. Proud of his Irish ancestry, he was affectionately referred to as the "Jolly Green Giant".

My wife & I returned to the Florissant Civic Center on Sunday afternoon, to see the final performance by the Alpha Players of "Into The Woods." This is a Stephen Sondheim adaptation of a book that mixes several famous Brothers Grimm fantasy characters into a single story line.

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JJE hosts a roughly 1,000 square foot Fitness Studio that offers a range of fitness classes for participants of all fitness level. Classes are offered throughout the week at varying times.

The James J. Eagan Community Center includes: A Gymnasium for rent and open Basketball play (1 lap = 380 ft., 1 mile = 14 laps) An Indoor Swimming Pool with a variety of programming

Eagan, a lawyer, was first elected top dog of St. Louis County's largest municipality in 1963, and he's been re-elected an unprecedented nine times, never running...