Philadelphia Eagles' Fans Always Represent, Even In Hostile Territory

Josh Stein by Contributor Written on July 08, 2009
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11:  Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images) (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

Everyone knows the stories of Philadelphia Eagles fans throughout the years. Yeah, we pelted Santa with snowballs. And yeah, we pelted Jimmy Johnson with snowballs.

We apparently like snowballs.

We cheered on the day Michael Irvin was forced to call it quits. We're horrible right?

Wrong.

Because not only do Eagles fans defend our own turf, but we go out on the offensive, and take away everyone else's.

I personally have been on four road trips to watch the Eagles play: Minnesota, Carolina, Cincinatti, and Cleveland. In every single trip, the noise made by Eagles fans in these stadiums felt like we were at home at the Linc.

And that's what make Philadelphia Fans so great—they wear their colors, no matter where they are, and will travel around the country just to cheer on their Birds. The passion you see in Eagles fans can be truly overwhelming. Football is everything to Eagles fans. We've been through it all.

The heartbreaks (Super Bowl XX and XXXIV)

The triumphs (4th-and-26, 1960 Championship, etc.)

And no matter what, we sell out stadiums. All stadiums. No matter where you go, if your teams is playing the Eagles, watch out. The fans will take over your stadium, and the constant ringing of "E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!" will be forever burnt into your brain.

Because that's what make Philadelphia so great—our fans, and their passion.

Thank you, and as always, Dallas sucks.

(Sorry for the clear-cut home town Eagles fanaticism.)

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who has the most fearsome Fans in the NFL?

  • Philadelphia
  • Dallas
  • Oakland
  • Cleveland
  • LA ( oh wait...)
  • New York (Giants)
  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Carolina
  • Tampa Bay
  • Other
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Results - Author Poll

Who has the most fearsome Fans in the NFL?

  • Philadelphia

    81.8%
  • Dallas

    4.5%
  • Oakland

    6.8%
  • Cleveland

    0.0%
  • LA ( oh wait...)

    2.3%
  • New York (Giants)

    0.0%
  • Baltimore Ravens

    0.0%
  • Carolina

    2.3%
  • Tampa Bay

    0.0%
  • Other

    2.3%
  • Total votes: 44
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