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Where did the Eagles play before the Linc?
College football On August 13, 2003, the Philadelphia Eagles and Temple University announced a 15-year agreement for Temple to play their home football games at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple played its first game at the Linc on September 6, 2003 against Villanova, the teams’ first meeting since 1980.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles first play?
New York City
The new team played its first game on October 15, 1933, against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City. They lost the game 56–0. The Eagles struggled over the course of their first decade, never winning more than four games.
When was Franklin Field demolished?
For over 20 years Franklin Field remained the same and underwent few changes. However, in 1922 drastic changes took place and the stadium was transformed into a larger more modern structure. The wooden grandstands were demolished and replaced with concrete stands.
Where are the Philadelphia Eagles playing?
Regular season
Wk | Date | Venue |
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13 | Dec 4, 2022 | Lincoln Financial Field |
14 | Dec 11, 2022 | MetLife Stadium |
15 | Dec 18, 2022 | Soldier Field |
16 | Dec 24, 2022 | AT Stadium |
Did the Eagles play at Franklin Field?
Philadelphia Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles played at Franklin Field from 1958 through 1970. They moved to the stadium for the 1958 season after leaving Connie Mack Stadium: Franklin Field would seat over 60,000 for the Eagles whereas Connie Mack had a capacity of 39,000.
What stadium was before Veterans Stadium?
Connie Mack Stadium
For more than three decades Veterans Stadium was home of the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) and Eagles (NFL), and was primarily known for two things: its rowdy fans and terrible playing field. Established in 1883, the Phillies played at Connie Mack Stadium from 1938 until 1970.
What was the old Eagles stadium called?
Franklin Field (1958-70) After Shibe Park, the Eagles made their way over to West Philly’s Franklin Field. The 70,000-seat stadium was built in 1922 by University of Pennsylvania and was the first permanent and horseshoe-shaped college stadium in the country.
Does Franklin Field still exist?
It is the oldest two-tiered stadium in the nation and at one time served as host to the Army-Navy games and the Philadelphia Eagles. Restoration of the concrete of the 1922 Franklin Field continued through FY21 and is currently in its fourth and final $9.7M phase.
What stadium was unbreakable filmed in?
Franklin Field
The 2000 M. Night Shyamalan–directed movie Unbreakable features Franklin Field as one of its main locations. Its main character, played by Bruce Willis, works as a security guard at the stadium.
Does Eagles stadium have a jail?
Like the Vet, Lincoln Financial Field had a jail inside the stadium, that contained four cells. However, this jail was done away within two years as the level of unruly behavior had dropped considerably from the worst days of the Vet.
When did Linc open?
August 3, 2003Lincoln Financial Field / Opened
Where did the Eagles play in 1970?
The 1970 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 38th in the league….
1970 Philadelphia Eagles season | |
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Home field | Franklin Field |
Results | |
Record | 3–10–1 |
Division place | 5th NFC East |
When did the Eagles stop playing at Franklin Field?
1970
Philadelphia Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles played at Franklin Field from 1958 through 1970.
What was the name of the old Phillies stadium?
Shibe Park, known later as Connie Mack Stadium, was a baseball park located in Philadelphia. It was the home of the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League (AL) and the Philadelphia Phillies (also known as the Blue Jays from 1944 to 1949) of the National League (NL).
Is Franklin Field open to the public?
Dear Penn Community, The track at Franklin Field has opened for recreational use, in a limited capacity, as of Monday, February 1, 2021. Recreational activities are limited to use of assigned track lanes. Use of the track is free for Penn students, faculty, and staff and reservations are required.
Is there a jail cell in the Philadelphia Eagles stadium?