How the Eagles are Utilizing the Patriots’ Old Plan to Design a New Dynasty. It isn’t typical to talk about a dynasty when you have just lost the Super Bowl, But the Eagles are plenty good enough to be in this conversation. In August 2001, the New England Patriots lost their quarterbacks coach Dick Rehbein, who died of cardiomyopathy prior …
The Eagles and Cowboys were facing off in South Philly in 1995. The Cowboys were feeling confident; the Eagles were feeling upset. Playing on the frigid and freezing December turf of Veterans Stadium, the Eagles and the Cowboys were both heading to the playoffs in 1995. In week 15, both teams would meet in South Philadelphia. With less than three …
At 5 Foot, 7 and 150 pounds, He Rewrote the Record Books and Brought Excitement to a Franchise Almost Completely Devoid of It. Winter’s chill had descended onto the Griffith Stadium in Washington DC on December 1, 1940, when the Eagles and quarterback Davey O’Brien took the field against the Washington Redskins. On this afternoon, the franchise quarterback would set …
It Wasn’t a Crime Scene, but Perhaps It Should Have Been. It began as a seemingly innocuous Monday Night Football Game in November 1990 when the Philadelphia Eagles hosted the Washington Redskins. One month earlier, the two teams had met in Landover, Maryland. Washington had won that game 13–7. That night, the game at Veterans Stadium started like a typical …
In the Wake of Jalen Hurts’ $255 Million Contract, We Remember the Eagles Quarterback Who Led Them to the Promise Land 75 Years Ago. Quarterbacks want the ball at the end of the game. With less than two minutes left. With everything on the line. It’s what they are built for. Just ask Jalen Hurts. No offense to Harry “Two …
This week the buzz around Philadelphia has been the release of the retro Kelly Green Eagles Jerseys. Let us take a moment to look back at some of the best and worst jerseys in the 57 years of Flyers hockey. 1967-1982, 2010-2023 Throughout the Flyers’ history, their full-time jerseys have had only two designs. From 1967 to 1982 and from …
Today marks the 90th Birthday of our beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the history of the Eagles. The franchise we all know, and love was established on July 8th, 1933. They remained the Eagles from 1933 to 1942, when they combined with Pittsburgh to make them Steagles for a year. …
It was the morning of February 12th, 2023, Super Bowl LVII Sunday. As the Eagles anxiously awaited to play the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs later that day, Eagles’ Defensive Coordinator Jonathan Gannon awaited a head coaching interview he had scheduled with the Arizona Cardinals for the next day. With the interview looming in the back of his head, Gannon …
In the expansive history of the National Football League, the Philadelphia Eagles have carved out a legacy that resonates with grit, resilience, and triumph. Established in 1933, the Eagles’ narrative is a rich tapestry woven with hard-fought victories, impactful personalities, and a fanbase that embodies the team’s spirit. This journey has seen fluctuations in the Philadelphia Eagles’ odds, from underdogs …
It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Sixers have produced some of the best basketball players, but who is the best of all time? And what does it take to make your mark as one of the team’s best players? Considering the team has managed to bring forth great talents, coming up with this list wasn’t a walk in the park. …
