R.I.P.- The 1989 Eagles Electrical Tape Tribute

Can you name the Fallen Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks Coach who was a guiding force in the development of Randall Cunningham? He died unexpectedly in the Eagles clubhouse on December 9th, 1989. Just a day before a heated Week 14 matchup with the rival Dallas Cowboys. A.K.A ‘Bounty Bowl II’ The Eagles would don a black strip of electrical tape over their helmet wings in honor of their fallen coach for the rest of the season.

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The Body Bag Game

Today we’re looking back at the 1990 Week 10 Monday Night Massacre more commonly referred to as ‘The Body Bag Game.’ The Philadelphia Eagles ‘Gang Green’ defense knocked nine different Redskin players out of the game with injuries, including their two quarterbacks, Brad Rutledge & Stan Humphries. Rookie kick returner Brian Mitchell (a college QB) was forced to step in late in the 28-14 Eagles victory.

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Reggie White #91. Huh?

After recording 11 1/2 sacks in the spring of 1985 for the USFL’s Memphis Showboats, Reggie White suited up for the Philadelphia Eagles that fall in what would be his NFL ‘Rookie’ year. His 13 sacks for the Eagles in just 13 games earned him Defensive Rookie of Year honors. What caught my eye was seeing the ‘Minister of Defense’ wearing the # 91. Anybody out there know who wore # 92 that season for Philly? R.I.P.

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Randall Cunningham Punts

Randall was the best. Did you know while at UNLV, Randall was voted to the All American Team in both 1983, and 1984 as a Puf

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Fog Bowl -December 31st, 1988

December 31st, 1988 - The FOG BOWL - Soldier Field- This has to be one my earliest and most memorable NFL moments from being a youngster. Coach Buddy Ryan was back in Chicago to take on his arch nemesis Mike Ditka & the Bears in an NFC Divisional Playoff Game. An eerie fog began to roll in right before halftime, with the Bears ahead 17-6. The Fog was so thick the coaches couldn’t even see what was happening from the sidelines. Verne & Terry in the CBS press box couldn’t see 10 ft in front of them! The Bears ended up holding on for a 20-12 victory. They hosted the 49ers in the NFC Championship the next weekend, but were routed 28-3 by Montana & Co. Imagine all the Talking Heads if they had the Internet back then. Happy New Years Dudes!!

Randall Was The Coolest

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To The House - Mike Quick goes 99 yards!!

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Way back on November 10th, 1985 Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Mike Quick snagged a slant from Quarterback Ron Jaworski and raced the rest of the way for a 99 yard Touchdown! The Eagles had squandered a 17-0 lead late in the game, and barely even made it to Overtime because Falcons kicker Mick Luckhurst had missed a 42 yarder at the end of regulation that would have won it. After a three and out, Falcons punter Rick Donnelly pinned the Eagles all the way back at their own 1 yard line with quite the brilliant boot. On 2nd down ‘Jaws’ found Mike who would split two Falcons DB’s to take it to the house, and celebrate a walk-off win for Philly 23-17. Happy Birthday Mike!

Did you know? - Keith Byars

Over his career Southpaw Keith Byars was 6 of 13 on Halfback passes with all six completions being Touchdowns. Happy Friday Dudes!

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Happy Birthday Harold Carmichael!

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Happy Birthday to the 1980 NFL Man of The Year Mr. Harold Carmichael. Standing 6’ 8”, Harold is the tallest WR in NFL history. At one point in his Eagles career he compiled a streak of 127 consecutive games with a reception.

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