On philly fandom and the notfromphilly fan who threw the bottle our sports fans have a terrible reputation, but not all of them are from philly. Speaking as an eagles fan, those fans are drunken scumbags and should be arrested. Theres a stereotype that philadelphia fans are relentless, rude, and a little bit crazy. What i am saying, however, is that theres at least a contingent of scumbags within the patriots fanbase.
Its time to change the narrative about philly sports fans. Flyers, philly fans embarrass selves in playoff loss. Sports radio personalities glen macnow and anthony gargano tell the story from the philadelphia fan s perspective. Classless sports fans who have turned collective whining into an art form. As the philadelphia eagles gear up for sundays super bowl against the new england patriots, we look into whether phillys sports fans deserve their reputation as the countrys worstbehaved. Philly fans emulate favorite scene of one the worst movies ever at 4. The best philadelphia sports arguments by eric karabell.
Philadelphias boos still ringing for santa the new york. The 10 most booworthy athletes for philadelphia sports fans. Feb 05, 2018 thousands of philadelphia fans took to the streets after their big win. To make matters worse, the vomit was selfinduced, and it. But the 93 phillies were legendarily lovable thanks to a characterfilled clubhouse and they started out a. Mar 18, 2011 gq voted the philadelphia sports community, specifically fans of the phillies and eagles, the worst fans in america. Debunking the myths about philly sports fans inside the. Then out oof nowhere here comes a bunch of scumbags from philly to ruin the entire experience for you because once you mix copious alcohol in with an already chaotic mobmentality scene, its time for the fists to be flying. Every philadelphia fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them picking the best, the worst, and who will come out on top. When philadelphia sports fans do it, you go, yep, philly at it again, and added to the litany. History of philadelphia sports fans rowdy behavior sports.
Philadelphia eagles fans broke into wild celebrations after their team won the nfc championship on sunday, dismantling the minnesota vikings on their way to the super bowl. Theyre passionate, theyre fiery, theyre helplessly devoted to their teams, they lose their mind when their teams win, they tear. Were loud, vulgar, rude, demanding, unforgiving louts with incredibly high standards who dont appreciate the effort that athletes or performers make to perform for us, especially when theyre. Jan 30, 2005 the antics at the final regularseason game, beamed around the country on howard cosells national sports show, helped cement philadelphia s reputation for having rogue, rowdy sports fans. The philadelphia 76ers basketball team won three championships, winning the nba finals in 1967 and 1983. Jan 26, 2018 many of the stories that have come out about eagles fans conclude that, as cbs sports posited, eagles fans are the absolute worst. Philadelphias boos still ringing for santa the new york times. Philadelphia sports fans history of aggression has city on edge. By 2016, philadelphia sports fans had seen their professional sports teams win a total of six major championships. In part a philadelphia sports memoir, the great philadelphia fan book is also a historical and anecdotal account of the nation s. Big daddy graham has been with wip for twenty years. The philadelphia eagles making the super bowl has resurrected stories about how terrible the teams fans are.
Even if confirmation bias is in play, that means theres something to confirm. The bad actors are from burlington county, nj, and they give the other fans a bad name. Thanks to carson wentz and joel embiid, you can already see these assholes taking out an advance on their championship braggadocio. Philadelphia eagles fans are not the worst in the nfl just ask boston sports fans yes, some eagles fans are knuckleheads but collectively our reputation is more myth than fact. Its time for every sports fanbase to admit that they have. We get down on our own teams when they underperform. Its the easiest way to push the buttons of a philadelphia sports fan. I have lived in few different areas in my life and by far, the philly fans are the smartest and most passionate fans i have ever come across. Why do philly sports fans trust the sixers process but have. Its shown on the news, as well as in different visual media. Feb 05, 2018 fans flooded into the streets from crowded bars after watching their team clinch its first super bowl title and the first national championship for any philadelphia team since the phillies won the. The surprising 1993 phillies drew 15,000 more fans per game than their 1992 counterparts. Theres the years and years of history throughout not just the city, but the state of pennsylvania as a whole. Philadelphia eagles fans are not the worst in the nfl just ask boston sports fans yes, some eagles fans are knuckleheads but.
Philly, arguably has some of the worst sports fans in the. Michael chitwoods new book will be available on oct. Philadelphia fans are the worst in sports 215sport. A man was beaten to death in a savage and needless fracas that occurred outside of citizens bank park in the final innings of the philadelphia phillies 146 home win versus the st. What comes to your mind when you think about philadelphia. Understanding the history of those sports fans sheds light on how nonphiladelphians think about residents of the greater philadelphia area. Just getting to the nba he was the gambling type and calls this the kiss of death. Philadelphia is statistically the third worst major city in america behind detroit and cleveland. Why philly sports fans never worry about issues like the d. Philly fans they were treated so bad that there is a movement keeping them away. Philadelphia fans are just like every other sports citys fans.
But there may be an end in sight to the false narrative. Read more eagles nfl philadelphia eagles childrens book. Former cowboys wr drew pearson hilariously trolls booing. We hate the philadelphia eagles and their stupid fans. Why are the philadelphia eagles and their fans such scumbags. Philadelphia eagles fans are considered some of the most passionate and loyal in the nfl.
Nov 15, 2015 philadelphia sports fans generally have a bad rep for things that only a few fans are guilty of doing or being. Across the country, fellow sports fans know philly fans to be the epitome of everything a fan shouldnt be. Philadelphia eagles fans go wild after team secures. A man was beaten to death in a savage and needless fracas that occurred outside of citizens bank park in the final innings of the philadelphia phillies 146.
He has written more than 15 books, including two extremely popular volumes he coauthored on local sports the great philadelphia fan book and the great philadelphia sports debate. Michael chitwood includes scumbags in title of new book. Is the stereotype true that philly sports fans are scumbags. Personal foul by tim donaghy meet your next favorite book.
Dont rent to philly fans unless you want piss and shit all over your house one guy said. Philadelphia erupts in celebration, and unruliness, after. That said, philadelphia fans dont always require a feelingout period for teams on the rise. Apr 19, 2016 the flyers honored the late ed snider before the game last night. Scumbag eagles fan runs over a dallas cowboys fan for. History of philadelphia sports fans rowdy behavior. News and happenings in and around philadelphia, pennsylvania. Philadelphia sports fans generally have a bad rep for things that only a few fans are guilty of doing or being. Philly, arguably has some of the worst sports fans in the country. You have a passion for the sport and you admire its beauty. Jan 22, 2018 philadelphia eagles fans broke into wild celebrations after their team won the nfc championship on sunday, dismantling the minnesota vikings on their way to the super bowl. Phillyarea native and senior writer eric karabell takes you inside the 100 best debates in philadelphia sports. But despite all that, philly fans are shackled with being the worst or the foulest or the most hated sports fans around.
Philadelphia has the craziest football fans youtube. May 24, 2017 49er fans and raider fans are the same way, if youre wearing the opposing teams colors. Youll never see philly sports fans depicted like this on. Thousands of philadelphia fans took to the streets after their big win. Born and raised just 15 minutes outside of philadelphia, i knew nothing aside from the passionate, dedicated, and often obnoxious fans of the philadelphia eagles, flyers, phillies, and sixers. Shows that a bunch of nfl players are complete assholes, but that the life. Philadelphia police were on an allout blitz targeting drunken revelers and hooligans who celebrated the eagles first super bowl victory by setting fires, chucking bottles and climbing light. Philadelphia sports fans history of aggression has city. Why do philly sports fans trust the sixers process but.
Philadelphia cbs there wont be time enough to sit still for a minute if you love watching sports and live in the philadelphia vicinity this weekend. Personal foul by tim donaghy is a action novel about a young referee coming out of philadelphia and making a impact on players, coaches, and other referees in the nba. Many american sports fans, and fans all over the world, get their only impression of the people of philadelphia from passionate philadelphia sports fans. Nov 01, 2006 glen macnow has been a host on 610wip sports talk radio for eleven years, following a career as a sportswriter for the philadelphia inquirer. On philly fandom and the notfromphilly fan who threw the. Disgusting scumbag eagles fan is just mad they only have participation trophies. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in philly.
Glen macnow has been a host on 610wip sports talk radio for eleven years, following a career as a sportswriter for the philadelphia inquirer. Philadelphia sports fans history of aggression has city on edge a pole is covered with cooking oil in philadelphia on jan. In san diego it didnt matter, you could still cheer for your team. This page is for all football fans who hate the philadelphia eagles team. Among the many things philadelphia sports fans have booed are. Youll never see philly sports fans depicted like this on the.
Philly fans booed santa, cheered, as michael irvin lay motionless on the vet s hard astroturf. Gq voted the philadelphia sports community, specifically fans of the phillies and eagles, the worst fans in america. Sep 25, 2017 philadelphia fans are just like every other sports citys fans. That is how ive thought of philly fans for the bulk of my existence. Being an eagles fan in the late 80s and early 90s and living in alaska made. The antics at the final regularseason game, beamed around the country on howard cosells national sports show, helped cement philadelphias reputation for. Fans of the tampa bay rays may be the most devoted after a loss. Yeah i get that philly fans think its cool to be scumbags and fight and ruin the game for. Im not even saying that a full 1% of patriots fans are scumbags. Jan 22, 2018 philadelphia sports fans history of aggression has city on edge a pole is covered with cooking oil in philadelphia on jan. The curious case of the philadelphia sports fan hubpages. Tuesday nights bracelet incident at the wells fargo center is the latest in a long list of poor behavior by philadelphia sports fans. Philly sports fans so crazy, they made a movie about them.
One the flip side, which city has the best sports fans. Philadelphia sports fans voted worst in america by gq. Tuesday nights bracelet incident at the wells fargo center is the latest in a long list of rowdy behavior by philadelphia sports fans. May 03, 20 philly sports fans so crazy, they made a movie about them. The flyers honored the late ed snider before the game last night.
The old philadelphiafansareknuckledraggingcretins angle. I am not a sports fan, but i am a fan of philadelphia. Philadelphia sports fans and really, philadelphia anything fans have gotten a terrible rap from the national media for as long as ive been alive. Two weeks ago, more than 3,000 people packed into xfinity live. While this is true, we are also the most devoted and the best at. Those hateable losers, the eagles from philly, could they win it all. A philadephia eagles fan runs over and destroys a dallas cowboys fans car because he was pissing in philadelphia. Over the years, philadelphia fans have booed santa claus, their own star players, and most absurdly, the recipient of americas very first. The second day of the nfl draft is not the most exciting television show, but it became really fun when former dallas cowboys receiver drew pearson turned it into a wwe shoot. He has written more than 15 books, including two extremely popular volumes he coauthored on local sportsthe great philadelphia fan book and the great philadelphia sports debate. Philadelphiaim standing in the middle of a giant chain sports bar. All because of a little dustup with santa claus almost 50 years ago. Passionate eagles fans confirmed their status as some of the most raucous nfl supporters once again by clashing with police hours before the start of the game at their home.
I truly am a fan of any philadelphia sports team because i am loyal to my city. Philly sports fans will get a treat this weekend cbs philly. There are the sports fans who remain some of the most loyal and outspoken around. Does philadelphia really have the worst fans in sports. Published in 2003, you should be sure to keep this one on the coffee table during basketball, football, baseball, or hockey games, as it is jam packed with nothing but philly sports. Santa clause, referees everywhere, carson wentzfor refusing to sign autographs and more opposing players and teams than one can count. I could summarize this entire section simply by pointing out that veterans stadium actually housed its own courtroom and jail for dealing with unruly philadelphia eagles fans. Best known for pelting santa claus with iceballs and booing sick children. Philadelphia ap binge drinking for hours in stadium parking lots, a few philly fans flexed their beer muscles with throws that were as on point as nick foles connecting with his eagles receivers. The philadelphia phillies major league baseball team had won two world series championships, in 1980 and 2008. Theyre so unruly city workers tried and failed to discourage birds fans from climbing street poles after the nfc title game by slathering them in crisco. Glen macnow has been a host on philadelphias wip sports talk radio for more than twenty years, following a career as a sportswriter for the philadelphia inquirer.
Another proud moment for philadelphia sports fans profootballtalk. This may seem as if i am a bandwagon fan who only decided to like philly teams when they are doing well, and while i only know if they are doing well because my dunkin donuts app lets me know i get free coffee when the eagles win, i truly am a fan of any philadelphia sports team because i. Philly fans online sports betting authority since 1999. Plus, we have more beautiful bookstores than most other major cities. John timoney, former police commissioner of philadelphia. Thats true for any game, concert or event held at the south philadelphia sports complex. Why are the philadelphia eagles and their fans such. Apr 26, 2018 philadelphia cbs there wont be time enough to sit still for a minute if you love watching sports and live in the philadelphia vicinity this weekend. Ghoulish houligans who deserve the annual hopesuckage created by the early playoff exits of the eagles and flyers.
The same way that theres a contingent of scumbags within every single fanbase in sports. Jan 27, 2020 philadelphia sports fans and really, philadelphia anything fans have gotten a terrible rap from the national media for as long as ive been alive. Philadelphia sports fans will boo anyone home facebook. He is one of the most successful standup comics ever in philadelphia. Apr 29, 2017 the second day of the nfl draft is not the most exciting television show, but it became really fun when former dallas cowboys receiver drew pearson turned it into a wwe shoot. Fans flooded into the streets from crowded bars after watching their team clinch its first super bowl title and the first national championship for any philadelphia team since the phillies won the. Debunking the myths about philly sports fans inside the stadium. Now, it would be easy to classify things like the assaultby. The team is the 1992 philadelphia eagles, a group of players assembled in the. Philadelphians are the most ruthless sports fans in america. The flyers got trounced, and fans threw bracelets onto the ice.
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