1933 Eagles
This post was first run on November 11, 2018. From a historical perspective, I thought you would enjoy it since we are all now surrounded by Sunday American Football
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Sunday Football Game at Philadelphia in 1933
10 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not sit next to your parish priest unless you have been to church. If you do, at best, you can take confession right there. At worst, you will be invited to a special service titled Miscreants of the Week. ( Of all the seats in the stadium, you had to pick this one, Farzad.)
9 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not forget to tip Tiny, the WWF Champ and now stadium vendor, for your hot dog. If you do, at best, that mustard stain on your back will come out. At worst, Tiny, who believes tips are a showing of love, will think you hate him. (The time to vacate your seat is now, Fedele. That large tray of hot dogs will not rest well when Tiny lets it go in your direction.)
8 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not try to eat a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and cheer for your team at the same time. If you do, At best, the guy in front of you is wearing a raincoat. At worst, your expelled cheesesteak bite goes down the collar of the police chief in the row in front of you. (I don’t think you can explain this as an accident, Felicien. Good luck on your first night in jail)
7 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not cause yourself to be over-celebrating on your carry-in hooch just because the blue laws in Pennsylvania allowed Sunday sports. If you do, at best, you’ll find someone to take you home. At worst, you will need an ironclad excuse for spending the night in the bleachers. (Gotta wonder why none of the cleaning crew found you, huh, Fenris.)
6 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not sit in the Chicago section wearing your Eagles jersey. If you do, at best, the fans around you think you have a mental condition. At worst, as the game progresses, someone may get the idea to remove you by crowd-surfing you over the lip of the Baker Bowl stadium. (It is a long fall from the top to the parking lot, Ferke. Flapping your arms may help a little.)
5 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not think you don’t have to pay off your bet because the score was tied at 3 and 3. If you do, at best, the bookie considers your bet too small to collect. At worst, your bookie is the kind who believes any no-pay is a matter of honor. ( Those cement overshoes are styling, Fidal. They might prove to hamper treading water, though.)
4 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not blow your large and loud horn to cheer on your team. If you do, at best, you’ll be sitting alone. At worst, your fellow participants will tire of losing their hats, hair, and hearing and will stuff your horn where the sun don’t shine. (I know I’m surprised as well, Finnbar. I think that high-decibel honk is terrific. It might be better on a MAC truck, though.)
3 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not ask your neighbor to share their popcorn. If you do, at best, the corn will be gone. At worst, your neighbor has just been diagnosed with the flu and is happy to share. (Don’t worry, Fionn. In the 30s, the flu only took maybe half of those diagnosed. Oh, look, a guy in a black hoodie carrying a scythe. I don’t see any hay that needs cutting, do you?)
2 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not run out and attempt to ring the Liberty Bell to count the first field goal points. If you do, at best, the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historic Park will be closed on Sunday. At worst, your attempt at goodwill has been seen as a terrorist act. (You’ve earned yourself a nice cozy room in Guantanamo, Firmann. I have no idea why it is so dark there.)
1 At the first Sunday football game in Philadelphia, do not dispute how the Eagles got their name. If you do, at best, there was no money on the fact that they got their name from the Blue Eagle, which was a symbol of economic recovery during the Franklin Roosevelt administration. At worst, you need to walk home since you put your car up to back your bet that the Eagles were named after the great American Bald Eagle. (You could have been right, too, Flanagan. You might try putting your thumb out. Maybe some hapless fool will give you a lift.)
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Good list, John. Personally, I’m more worried about the next football game in Philadelphia. I won’t be there in person, but if it would help Pittsburgh’s chances, I’d be happy to send Tiny a tip.
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I think it might help. (Couldn’t hurt)
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If I give Tiny a huge tip, do you think he’ll help me get out of the stadium?
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Depends on how you want to go out.
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Uh-oh!!!! 😬
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Uh huh.
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And don’t forget to boo if Santa Claus makes an appearance. Only in Philly…
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Ha ha ha
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This line is priceless! “Oh, look, a guy in a black hoodie carrying a scythe.”
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Glad you liked that one, Liz. Thanks for letting me know.
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I’ve never actually watched a game of american football, but if I ever do, I will take your advice!
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Thank you, Esther. I might add maybe you are better off never watching a game.
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😂
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I’m assuming someone tried #2.
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I made that up but it wouldn’t surprise me.
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Another wise list, John. #3 had me chuckling with your comment about no hay that needs cutting. And yikes, that scythe looks sharp.
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Yes it does. Notice how the edge glows?
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Oh yes. That edge. I’ll be slowly walking away, backwards, so I can keep an eye on him. 😬
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He will keep an eye on you as well. 😁
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I don’t know much about fan bases, but it seems from your list that Philly might be right up there with Oakland.
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The City of Brotherly Love sentiments do not extend to other teams.
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Whenever Pittsburgh plays I can’t be in the same room as hubby. Even Bond finds another place to hang out.
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Go Steelers. You can’t come here either. 😁
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Did they really have popcorn and Philly cheese steaks at that game? Great list!
PS My high school mascot and team name was the Blue Eagle.
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No I made that up. Thanks, Noelle. Did you know the origin of the name?
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No, I didn’t, But I’ll bet that’s why the Plymouth schools adopted that name!
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I think so too.
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Football (and hockey) can be quite entertaining in the city of brotherly love.
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Almost anything can be quite entertaining in the city of brotherly love.
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They definitely know how to make sports interesting!
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Yes they do.
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Great list, John. 😉 It’s best to avoid any contact with Tiny.
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I think that is good advice, Tim. Thanks 😁
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And I guess don’t make comments about how cute they all look in those tight little pants?
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I think that is a given. Thanks, Lois.😁
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All good advice for that game and now, John:)
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Thank you, Denise. 😊
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Was it the Bears and Eagles?
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Steelers and Eagles
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“Miscreants of the Week” — I love that one, John!
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Thank you, Debbie. Thought I would use a 1933 word.
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I now have a serious hankering for an authentic Philly Cheese Steak!
Love the word miscreants (ever see Marc’s “About us” page? 😉
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I have but I’ll have to go back cause I don’t remember miscreants there.
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Well hell… I just saw that the About page is gone! Li’l bugger.
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😊
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Sage advice, John. I will remember this when I hop in my time machine.
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Good thing to remember.
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It’s fun to look back at what qualified as football equipment (those funkly helmets that probably didn’t protect their noggins too well) in those days. While the athletes are bigger, faster, and stronger now, theur epuiment is much better.
My nephew played in an old-school baseball league with the small gloves and the rules of the day.
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I’m glad the equipment changed for the better. Thanks Pete. BTW I kind of liked funkly
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*funky
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Number 3 😱 Eat at your own risk! 🍿🏈
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You were right. Loved the comment. Thank you, Michele.
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I am glad that you did!
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😁
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Number 3 😱 Play at your own risk! 🍿🏈
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It is a wonder why WP is selective on spam. A grst comment like this deserves air. Thanks Michele.
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You’re very welcome and thank you for looking and responding, John. So graciously. 🙏🏻
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Would not want you to languish in spam. 😁
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It has been a thing this year but yesterday was a spam bonanza! 😕
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I’m sorry. I can’t imagine what was in your message that would have caused that. Whatever it was it is gone today.
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😌 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Thank you for the rescue! 🛟😊
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A pleasure 🛟😊
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About number 3. The mortality rate from influenca has really gone down a lot. Maybe it wasn’t 30% but I read that it was 0.1% in 1930’s and has since then gone down to 0.00056% in recent years. Healthcare has gotten better.
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Thanks Thomas.
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I wonder if the fans were less or more unruly than they are these days. I was going to say, I can’t imagine they could have been worse, but . . .
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I think they were a little less unruly. The players though. That is another question.
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Probably so. Oh the players were a jailbreak in cleats.
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Ha ha ha. Like that term..jailbreak in cleats.
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Fo sho.
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Fo shizzle
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A great list and advice, John! My husband loves football, but nowadays he enjoys college games more than pro. I’m going to share this with him! 😁🏈
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I like collge better myself. Thanks, Lauren.
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Loved this one. Filled with history.
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Yup. As you know, I love history.
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I think I am finally beginning to understand American football 🙂
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I feel sorry for you if you do.
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This was great history and laughs. People forget how deadly the flu was. Regards to Tiny.
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He sends his regards back.
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American football really makes me crazy. it’s to fast to undrestand all the rules! :d Thanks John.
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It is a nuts game for sure. Thanks for the comment. 😁
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