*** 1948 * 1949 * 1960 * 2017 * 2024...YOUR SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS: THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ***

eeriepadave · January 21

Johnny Abruzzo said:

I made a work-friendly Philly sports quiz (I'd expect all of you to get 33/33 on this).

1.        What Philadelphia American League baseball team won the 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929 and 1930 World Series, before moving out west in the 1950s?

2.        In what baseball stadium did the Eagles beat the Chicago Cardinals 7-0 in a blizzard to win the 1948 NFL Championship Game?

3.        What was the nickname of the youthful 1950 National League Champion Phillies?

4.        What college did Tom Gola play for, who won the 1954 NCAA Basketball Championship?

5.        What offense and defense playing and concrete selling Eagle made the game saving tackle to win the 1960 NFL Championship over Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers? (just first name is ok)

6.        Which rival has beaten the 76ers franchise 15 times in the NBA playoffs?

7.        What was the “mean” nickname for the 1970s Flyers?

8.        What international team (not Canadian) did the Flyers beat in January 1976 at The Spectrum? (just name the country)

9.        Where did Rocky take Adrian for their first date?

10.   What part of Apollo Creed’s body did Rocky primarily attack in their first fight?

11.   What Ivy League college basketball team went to the 1979 NCAA Final Four?

12.   Who was the winning pitcher for the Phillies in Game 6 of the 1980 World Series?

13.   What rebounding machine was the NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP for the 1982-83 World Champion 76ers?

14.   What college basketball team beat Georgetown to win the 1985 NCAA Championship?

15.   What Canadian team with Wayne Gretzky beat the Flyers twice in the Stanley Cup Finals – 1985 and 1987?

16.   What’s the name of the Soviet boxer who (spoiler alert!) killed Apollo Creed and (won’t spoil it) fought against Rocky Balboa in Rocky IV?

17.   What college did Mark Macon play basketball for? They went 32-2 in 1987-88.

18.   What’s the last name of twin brother football players: One played running back for the Giants and was on The Today Show. The other played for the Buccaneers and returned an interception for a touchdown in the last Eagles game at Veterans Stadium.

19.   What college basketball team had Jameer Nelson and Delonte West and went 30-2 in the 2003-04 season?

20.   What Philly (not a filly) horse just missed the Triple Crown in 2004?

21.   What superstar singer/songwriter sang the National Anthem in Game 3 of the 2008 World Series?

22.   What Phillie tied the World Series record with 5 home runs against the New York Yankees in the 2009 World Series? He also made a great deke and threw out a Tampa Bay Ray at home in the 2008 World Series.

23.   What team did Vince Papale’s girlfriend/wife root for (not accurate to real life) in the movie Invincible?

24.   What kid-inappropriate TV show about a bar had a character who wrote letters to Chase Utley that sounded like a kid wrote them?

25.   What Phillies first baseman had the same name as a character from The Office and appeared on the show?

26.   What street-illegal vehicle was featured in the movie Creed?

27.   What college football team did Hassan Reddick (1 ½ sacks) and Tyler Matakevich (3 sacks) play for that beat Penn St. 27-10 in 2015?

28.   What did Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) order at Llanerch Diner in Silver Linings Playbook?

29.   Who caught the game-winning touchdown for the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII (2017-2018 season)? He now plays for the Washington Commanders. ☹

30.   What TV show about a Philadelphia public school did Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham appear in?

31.   What was Stanley Beren’s (Adam Sandler) job for the 76ers in the Netflix movie Hustle?

32.   What’s the name of the podcast that Jason Kelce does with his little brother?

33.   What’s the name of the podcast that Kylie Kelce does?

i might get half

1. A's

2. Connie Mack Stadium?

3. Whiz Kids

4. no clue

5. Chuck Becnarik

6. Boston Celtics

7. Broad Street Bullies

8. Russia

9. i forget (some restaurant in philly I'm guessing)

10. ribs?

11. Penn

12. I know McGraw struckout Wilson to end the game, but not sure if he was winning pitcher.

13. Moses Malone

14. Villanova

15. Edmonton Oilers

16. Drago

17. Temple

18. Barber

19. St. Joe's

20. Smarty Jones

21. Taylor Swift?

22. Utley?

23. Cowboys I'm guessing

24. It's Always Sunny in Phialdelphia

25. Ryan Howard

26. saw the movie but forget that part

27. probably Ohio St.?

28. I forget, haven't watched that movie in like 10 years

29. Ertz

30. Abbott Elementary

31. talent scout?

32. New Heights

33. Didn't know she had one

Get_Right · January 21

Johnny Abruzzo said:

The Juggler said:

I know it....he took her ice skating!

Correct. Not the zoo.

The zoo was Rocky two. "You know, I was wondering, what do you think you are doing for the next 40 or 50 years? What do you mean? I was wondering if you wouldn't mind marrying me very much. Whatcha say? If you wouldn't mind marrying me too much? Yes. I'd like to marry you." Great scene.

Jearlpam0925 · January 21

https://x.com/Philly_Dav3/status/1881699610219130973?t=nwJn0q8f2tzdUSmhlvjs1Q&s=19

The Juggler · January 22

Jearlpam0925 said:

https://x.com/Philly_Dav3/status/1881699610219130973?t=nwJn0q8f2tzdUSmhlvjs1Q&s=19

Is there a comparison the other way around? Having a hard time thinking of an elite level Eagle, Phillie or Sixer player going to a rival and excelling even close to this level. I'd be losing my mind.

TO to the Cowboys sort of....but of course he never won anything there.

Jearlpam0925 · January 22

Reggie to Green Bay, Barkley (Charles) to Phoenix, maybe Rolen to Cards? But then again all of those people were either sick of ownership or the city ran them out of town in some sense. Actually, I have to think Reggie and Barkley come closest to someone that wanted to stay but ownership bungled it.

Wobbie · January 22

Jearlpam0925 said:

Reggie to Green Bay, Barkley (Charles) to Phoenix, maybe Rolen to Cards? But then again all of those people were either sick of ownership or the city ran them out of town in some sense. Actually, I have to think Reggie and Barkley come closest to someone that wanted to stay but ownership bungled it.

scott rolen, who probably shouldn’t be in the HOF, but is?

today’s HOF inductees were OK by me but I personally wouldn’t put billy wagner there. that said, they’ve inducted worse.

pjhawks · January 22

The Juggler said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

https://x.com/Philly_Dav3/status/1881699610219130973?t=nwJn0q8f2tzdUSmhlvjs1Q&s=19

Is there a comparison the other way around? Having a hard time thinking of an elite level Eagle, Phillie or Sixer player going to a rival and excelling even close to this level. I'd be losing my mind.

TO to the Cowboys sort of....but of course he never won anything there.

Not direct rivals but Sergei Bobrovsky from the Flyers to Panthers. Stanley Cup Champion, Vezina winner and probably a Hall of Famer.

Ryne Sandberg, Cris Carter, Jeff Carter.

and not a player but Andy Reid. yea we fired that guy.

The Juggler · January 22

Wobbie said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Reggie to Green Bay, Barkley (Charles) to Phoenix, maybe Rolen to Cards? But then again all of those people were either sick of ownership or the city ran them out of town in some sense. Actually, I have to think Reggie and Barkley come closest to someone that wanted to stay but ownership bungled it.

scott rolen, who probably shouldn’t be in the HOF, but is?

today’s HOF inductees were OK by me but I personally wouldn’t put billy wagner there. that said, they’ve inducted worse.

Nah....Saquon was a GIANT. Rolen going to St Louis is not remotely the same thing. Neither is Sandberg, Carter, Andy or the hockey players the other guy is talking about (although I'm not exactly the guy to talk about regarding hockey stuff).

Billy Wagner....hmmm, sorta, kinda. He was only here for a short time though. I'd put the TO situation over his.

This must be absolutely brutal for Giants fans lol.

Johnny Abruzzo · January 22

Get_Right said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

The Juggler said:

I know it....he took her ice skating!

Correct. Not the zoo.

The zoo was Rocky two. "You know, I was wondering, what do you think you are doing for the next 40 or 50 years? What do you mean? I was wondering if you wouldn't mind marrying me very much. Whatcha say? If you wouldn't mind marrying me too much? Yes. I'd like to marry you." Great scene.

Rocky. The mobster’s driver tells Rocky to “TAKE HER TO THE ZOO. SHE’S R••••••D”.

Guess they actually go to the zoo in Rocky 2. IDK I never watch that one.

Cliffy6745 · January 22

The Juggler said:

Wobbie said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Reggie to Green Bay, Barkley (Charles) to Phoenix, maybe Rolen to Cards? But then again all of those people were either sick of ownership or the city ran them out of town in some sense. Actually, I have to think Reggie and Barkley come closest to someone that wanted to stay but ownership bungled it.

scott rolen, who probably shouldn’t be in the HOF, but is?

today’s HOF inductees were OK by me but I personally wouldn’t put billy wagner there. that said, they’ve inducted worse.

Nah....Saquon was a GIANT. Rolen going to St Louis is not remotely the same thing. Neither is Sandberg, Carter, Andy or the hockey players the other guy is talking about (although I'm not exactly the guy to talk about regarding hockey stuff).

Billy Wagner....hmmm, sorta, kinda. He was only here for a short time though. I'd put the TO situation over his.

This must be absolutely brutal for Giants fans lol.

it’s all consuming. I can’t think about anything besides saquon in eagles gear. I haven’t slept more than 2 hours a night since the playoffs started. My kid has been completely neglected, not sure I even fed her dinner tonight. In meetings at work I keep getting yelled at for day dreaming about saquon Barkley. My life is spiraling and I might never come out of it…

The Juggler · January 22

Cliffy6745 said:

The Juggler said:

Wobbie said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

Reggie to Green Bay, Barkley (Charles) to Phoenix, maybe Rolen to Cards? But then again all of those people were either sick of ownership or the city ran them out of town in some sense. Actually, I have to think Reggie and Barkley come closest to someone that wanted to stay but ownership bungled it.

scott rolen, who probably shouldn’t be in the HOF, but is?

today’s HOF inductees were OK by me but I personally wouldn’t put billy wagner there. that said, they’ve inducted worse.

Nah....Saquon was a GIANT. Rolen going to St Louis is not remotely the same thing. Neither is Sandberg, Carter, Andy or the hockey players the other guy is talking about (although I'm not exactly the guy to talk about regarding hockey stuff).

Billy Wagner....hmmm, sorta, kinda. He was only here for a short time though. I'd put the TO situation over his.

This must be absolutely brutal for Giants fans lol.

it’s all consuming. I can’t think about anything besides saquon in eagles gear. I haven’t slept more than 2 hours a night since the playoffs started. My kid has been completely neglected, not sure I even fed her dinner tonight. In meetings at work I keep getting yelled at for day dreaming about saquon Barkley. My life is spiraling and I might never come out of it…

I fucking knew it.

Johnny Abruzzo · January 22

Jearlpam0925 said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

But more importantly, why I'm here right now: apparently teams can wear their alternate units in one playoff game. They would be stupid not to wear them on Sunday.

As opposed to... just keep wearing the regular uniforms the whole postseason? If you won 2 so far...

Undefeated in the Kelly Green

Yeah I know. It’s messing with my OCD that you’d play 3 straight home playoff games and change the uniforms.

Johnny Abruzzo · January 22

Ah. The Chiefs had 3 home playoff games for the 2021 season. They lost the AFC Championship to Cincinnati.

Poor Cliffy 😂. Pretty sure we have all figured out how to compartmentalize bad things that happen.

The Juggler · January 22

I mean...Saquon to the Eagles is like prime Utley going to the Mets right? Can you imagine that? Holy shit.

The Juggler · January 22

Looks like Hurts and Mitchell are practicing today.

Confidence levels today, gents? I'm at about a 7.5 right now...

Jearlpam0925 · January 22

The Juggler said:

Looks like Hurts and Mitchell are practicing today.

Confidence levels today, gents? I'm at about a 7.5 right now...

That's about right, but would not be surprised if they lose though I don't really see it. This team is better basically in every aspect of the game, fanduel's got the spread at -6.5 & line at -280. It would certainly be a goddamn implosion lol

EDIT: Of course I preempt everything that this is Philadelphia and I'm a Philadelphian. Anything is possible when it comes to being let down.

Jearlpam0925 · January 22

The Juggler said:

I mean...Saquon to the Eagles is like prime Utley going to the Mets right? Can you imagine that? Holy shit.

And yeah, I've thought about it and I don't really see a comparison in our lifetimes where one of the best players a certain position went to a divisional/regional rival and went on to have the best season of their career.

The Juggler · January 22

Jearlpam0925 said:

The Juggler said:

Looks like Hurts and Mitchell are practicing today.

Confidence levels today, gents? I'm at about a 7.5 right now...

That's about right, but would not be surprised if they lose though I don't really see it. This team is better basically in every aspect of the game, fanduel's got the spread at -6.5 & line at -280. It would certainly be a goddamn implosion lol

EDIT: Of course I preempt everything that this is Philadelphia and I'm a Philadelphian. Anything is possible when it comes to being let down.

Been hearing some comparisons to Tampa '02 this week. I have rarely, if ever, allowed myself to get as confident as I was headed into that game. ALTHOUGH--Phils a couple years ago was probably the closest I've ever been.

Goddammit.

You think they go kelly green Sunday?

Jearlpam0925 · January 22

The Juggler said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

The Juggler said:

Looks like Hurts and Mitchell are practicing today.

Confidence levels today, gents? I'm at about a 7.5 right now...

That's about right, but would not be surprised if they lose though I don't really see it. This team is better basically in every aspect of the game, fanduel's got the spread at -6.5 & line at -280. It would certainly be a goddamn implosion lol

EDIT: Of course I preempt everything that this is Philadelphia and I'm a Philadelphian. Anything is possible when it comes to being let down.

Been hearing some comparisons to Tampa '02 this week. I have rarely, if ever, allowed myself to get as confident as I was headed into that game. ALTHOUGH--Phils a couple years ago was probably the closest I've ever been.

Goddammit.

You think they go kelly green Sunday?

I agree with that I think, except Hurts' injury kind of messes with that confidence. But I'd say this is close to Tampa '02/Carolina '03/DBacks '23 all rolled into one. Because that would suck lol

I think they should go Kelly Green on Sunday, but I'm not holding out hope. If they do, though, well, then the Commies will feel the fire of 10,000 suns.

Johnny Abruzzo · January 22

McNabb '03 and Hurts '25 both playing on injured legs, reduced mobility. FUCK

*** 1948 * 1949 * 1960 * 2017 * 2024...YOUR SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS: THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ***

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