Alfred State College

Eaton became one of the most decorated Pioneer swimmers of all time in his one year of competition at Alfred State. He helped lead the Pioneers to a runner-up finish at the 1975 NJCAA National Championships.

At the 1975 NJCAA National Championships, Eaton was named the NJCAA Swimmer of the Year after swimming to All-American honors in three individual and one relay event. At Nationals, he won the 50 free (21.6), the 100 free (46.8), and the 100 butterfly (51.8). All three of his individual performances were NJCAA Championship, NJCAA, and pool records.

He was also teamed with Kevin Osborn, Peter Ritz, and Tom Ravel to establish new NJCAA Championship, NJCAA, and pool records in winning the 400 free relay (3:15.1).

Eaton is still the Alfred State record holder in the 50 free, 100 free, and 100 butterfly.