Eyewitness to History: Frank Mathie rides American Eagle in 1981

GURNEE, Ill. (WLS) -- As Six Flags Great America welcomes its newest wooden coaster Goliath, today's Eyewitness to History takes a look at the park's original wooden coaster American Eagle.

Watch ABC7's Frank Mathie's report from 1981, the year the ride opened at the amusement park.