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New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…
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Mark Quigley’s Job at the Palestra Let Him Witness Some of Philly Sports’ Greatest Moments and Turn His Life Around
Mark Quigley was 17 and struggling with alcohol and drug addiction when his grandfather told him to apply for a groundskeeping role at the University of Pennsylvania, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His grandfather wanted more for him than the drug and alcohol struggles he had been enduring since the age of 12.…
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Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Takes on a Leadership Role with the Philadelphia Union
At just 20, Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan is stepping into a leadership role, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Delco Times. The Norristown native is guiding younger teammates with a maturity beyond his years. Born on March 27, 2004, in Philadelphia, Sullivan’s journey began with Fishtown A.C. before joining the Union’s academy in 2016. He debuted…
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Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games
Warminster native and former Archbishop Wood track star Gary Martin ran the second-fastest indoor collegiate mile at the Millrose Games, with a time of 3 minutes, 48.82 seconds, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This achievement places Martin, who finished the February 8 race in fifth place, at No. 45 on the world all-time…
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Philadelphia Eagles Fan Discovers Jacket At Super Bowl Parade With Special Note Attached
While Philadelphia Eagles fan Amy Rannabarger went to the recent Super Bowl parade like many others, she didn’t leave without a special discovery, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As people were leaving, Rannabarger discovered a vintage, kelly green Eagles jacket hanging from a light post. Rannabarger approached the jacket and found that there…
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Paul Brown, Legendary Former Cleveland Browns Coach, Once Tried to Purchase the Philadelphia Eagles
Paul Brown is considered one of the greatest head coaches in NFL history, helping lead the Cleveland Browns to three NFL championships prior to the Super Bowl era. Several years after being acquired by new owner Art Modell, tensions began to escalate and the two sides parted ways. Around the same time, as Brown started…
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Philadelphia Considered Among Front Runner Cities for WNBA Team in the Future
The WNBA has been expanding at a relatively rapid rate in recent years, and while Philadelphia isn’t the next in line to add a new team, it reportedly isn’t too far behind, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the Sports Business Journal reported that Cleveland will likely be getting…
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Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Shares Tips on Success, Becoming Champion in Life After Super Bowl Win
As the newest NFL head coach to join the ranks as a Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is sharing his experiences and tips for finding success, writes Jessica Schrader for Psychology Today. “You can’t be great without the greatness of others” is a motto that Sirianni has repeated numerous times throughout the…
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Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose
Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…
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Doylestown’s Woman Says the Eagles Saved Her Life
A Bucks County woman credits the Philadelphia Eagles with saving her life, writes Michelle Wolf for 69 News. Jo-Ann Furia of Doylestown was unwell on the day of the NFC Championship Game, and her family became concerned when she didn’t contact them. Her daughter, Gina Rubel, noted the unusual silence, especially since Jo-Ann is an…
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WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision
When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…
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WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has put together a season filled with incredible highlight reel runs as he rushed for over 2,000 yards in the regular season. However, his success rushing the ball has a lot to do with the Eagles’ big offensive line, write Joshua Robinson, Andrew Beaton, and Rosie Ettenheim for The…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Reflects on Super Bowl Glory, Revenge Over Chiefs
Standing outside the Eagles’ locker room in the Caesars Superdome, Jeffrey Lurie basked in the moment, writes Ed Kracz for Sports Illustrated. The overpowering cigar smoke and thumping music inside marked the team’s celebration after a dominant 40-22 Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Wynnewood resident describes the Super Bowl win…
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Yum Yum Bake Shop in Colmar Has the ‘Go Birds’ Treats
Yum Yum Bake Shop in Colmar is fully stocked for the Super Bowl, offering a variety of Eagles-themed treats, including a giant donut with “Go Birds” iced on top, reports Corey Davis for 6abc. “This is our big kahuna donut,” said Jennifer Stengel, general manager of Yum Yum Bake Shop. “We always sell them for…
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Chester Native Autumn Lockwood First Black Woman Coach to Win Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles performance coach Autumn Lockwood, born in the city of Chester, became the first Black woman to win a Super Bowl as a coach, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lockwood, now in her third season with the Eagles, was hired in 2022.] She is now part of an extremely small group of…
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Philadelphia Eagles Valuation Likely to Skyrocket After Second Super Bowl Win
During the past NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles valuation was set at $8.3 billion, but that value is set to soar much higher after winning Super Bowl LIX, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to industry experts, winning the Super Bowl is always a boom for NFL teams, as it generates more…
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102-Year-Old Philadelphia Woman, Eagles Fan Shares Her Tips for Living a Long Life
Eloise Brown is a 102-year-old woman who can trace her love for the Philadelphia Eagles all the way back to when the team was first founded in 1933, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. As someone who has lived more than 100 years, Brown has witnessed quite a lot. She credits three F’s for affording…
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Who is Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie?
Jeffrey Lurie has been the driving force behind the Philadelphia Eagles for over three decades, writes Jack McKessy for USA Today. Since purchasing the team in 1994, the Wynnewood resident has led them to 19 playoff appearances, four NFC championships, and their first Super Bowl victory in 2018. Now, the Eagles are back in the…
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