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The Big 50:
The Men and Moments That Made the Philadelphia Eagles
By Mark Eckel
Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450, s.ofman@triumphbooks.com
The Philadelphia Eagles have a rich and fascinating history since the team was established in 1933. With multiple inductees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and countless stories from multiple decades, it’s no wonder why fans flock to cheer on the Eagles and sing along to “Fly, Eagles Fly” every fall.
Mark Eckel, Eagles beat writer and columnist for the Trenton Times, has gathered every moment from the team’s past and the names of the men who built the franchise in his new book The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Philadelphia Eagles (Triumph Books, September 2016). This full-color book has everything fans should know about the team. From Chuck Bednarik to Reggie White and Randall Cunningham, Mark Eckel includes the names of the coaches and players who will go down in Eagles history. Flip through the pages to discover:
- A chapter on Chuck Bednarik, aka “Concrete Charlie,” and why he is arguably the greatest player to ever play for the franchise
- A look back at 1948 and 1949 when the Eagles won back-to-back NFL titles and both championship games with shutouts against the Chicago Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams
- Why Tommy McDonald insisted on doing his pre-game ritual before every game
- The worst player-for-player trade in Eagles history
- A chapter on the 2015 off-season, when Chip Kelly changed things up and got rid of the franchise’s all-time leading rusher, 2nd all-time sack leader, starting quarterback, veteran standing guards, and three-quarters of the secondary
The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the Philadelphia Eagles is the ultimate compilation of everything Eagles fans should know about their favorite team. This excellent new release looks at the fascinating history of the franchise as well as a hopeful look into the future as the Eagles go after the elusive Super Bowl championship.
About the Author:
Mark Eckel covers the Eagles as a beat writer and columnist for the Trenton Times. He has won several writing awards from the New Jersey Press Association and the Associated Press Sports Editors Association. He is the coauthor of It's Gooooood with Merrill Reese and The Eagles Playbook with Reuben Frank.
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