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Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie today announced that the Eagles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1960 NFL championship team during their home opener on Sept. 12, 2010 against the Green Bay Packers. The festivities will include a number of different commemorative events to celebrate the rich history of the franchise. The announcement, held at the site of the game, Franklin Field, was made by Lurie along with Eagles president Joe ...

In 1960 the Philadelphia Eagles capped a 10-2 season by beating the Green Bay Packers 17-13 in the NFL Title game. It wasn’t the last NFL Championship game the Eagles played in (Super Bowls XV and XXXIX), but it was the last Championship won by the franchise. There has been some talk here in Philadelphia this offseason that the current Eagles ownership should consider honoring the 50th Anniversary of ...

After spending the last three years as understudy to recently traded Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb is about to take over the reins of the Philadelphia offense. “I was obviously excited,” Kolb said, “when [head coach] Andy [Reid] called me and said, “Congratulations, you’re the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.’ It’s been a dream of mine for a long time. As you all know, it’s been a patient waiting ...

  Remember when the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the best defensive backfields in the NFL, with the likes of Brian Dawkins, Sheldon Brown, Lito Sheppard, and Michael Lewis? Every one of those players was a Pro Bowler at one point and yet, piece-by-piece, the team’s front office has slowly, but surely, dismantled the hard-hitting, ball-hawking quartet until today, when they finally traded away the last member of the group in Sheldon ...

This much is for sure, Redskins owner Dan Snyder doesn't wasteátime. As swiftly as he said good-bye to former head coach Jim Zorn, he getsáMike Shanahan to agree to a five year contract to take over the head coaching reigns and the added duties of Vice president of footballáoperations for the Washington Redskins . Shanahan will work closely with the Skins newly crowned executive vice president and general manager Bruce ...

It's been seven years now since Justin Timberlake unknowingly (wink, wink) exposed Janet Jackson's left breast during the half time performanceáof Super Bowl 38. Who knew that one wardrobe malfunction and an exposed mammary gland, would have such an everlasting effect. The actual halftime show that year was produced by MTV and intended to help promote MTV's Rock the Vote campaign to encourage younger people to get out and vote. Unfortunately ...

First of all, congratulations to the six Eagles players selected to play in this years Pro Bowl: kicker David Akers, defensive end Trent Cole, fullback Leonard Weaver, wide receiver/kick returner Desean Jackson, cornerback Asante Samuel, and offensive tackle Jason Peters. The six-man contingent represents the most the team has sent to a Pro Bowl since 2004, when 10 Eagles earned trips. Based on their respective performances this season, each of the ...

If you've ever ridden a roller coaster, then you can somewhat understand what it feels like to be an Eagles fanáand trust me, this year'sáteam has taken its' fans on yet another ride.ááá It all started in the offseason, when the front officeádecided to not overpay for 13-year veteran safety Brian Dawkinsùnot only the heart and soul of the teamÆs defense, but alsoáa huge fan favorite. Needless to say, this moveádid ...