If you are a fan of the New York giants, how will you feel if Saquon Barkley wins a championship?
Is the contract problem behind you or will you simmer even more? If you know giant fans, you boast rights for a year.
In the version of this week of my chronicle yesterday – remembering the culture of sport and pop in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and sometimes before and in
Also, who was the player of the other Eagles named Barkley? What former Eagles wide receiver has been nicknamed “Bas Zone Tommy”? What wrestler was presented as “Morgan’s Corner, Arkansas?” And what is “Philadelphia in a box?”
Finally, do you prefer a “hoagie” or a “hero” and who is Memory Lane?
Connection I-95 … Over the years, 109 players have played for Eagles and Giants. Below, you will find some of the most recognizable players who wore both jerseys.
Taking out in the 1960s, do you remember that Gary Ballman (I have his football card) was a tight end for birds from 1967 to 1972, then spent the 1970 with the Giants? Or what would you say about the defensive platform Garry Pettigrew, which was a pillar in Philly from 1966 to 1974, and also passed the art of the 1974 season with the G-Men. And of course, there is the quarter-Arrière Norm Snead, which played from 1964 to 70 with the Eagles, and four seasons with the Giants (’72, ’73, ’74 and ’76).
You may have forgotten that Snead also spent a year with Minnesota (’71), two with San Francisco (’74 and ’75). He intervened with Washington from 1961 to 1963.
In the 1970s, the defensive tackle Rich Glover spent a year with the birds (’75) and one with the giants (’73); The Ballon Campfield ball carrier was a favorite of fans in Philly in 1978-82 and experienced a one-year stay in New York (1973); Mike Hogan was a bird ball carrier (1976-80) and made a trip to the Meadowlands (’80); And don’t forget Joe “Miracle of the Meadowlands” Pisarcik, who stumbled with the Giants (1977-79) before becoming a good backup of Ron Jaworski with the Eagles.
The 1980s saw Buddy Ryan Disciple, Izel Jenkins Cornerback, who wore green and white from 1988 to 1992 before changing in blue and white in 1993. Remember the botter Paul McFadden, who held the T- Eagles shirts from 1984 to 1987, and a giant in 1988? And the tight winger Mark Bavaro acquired glory with the Giants from 1985 to 1990 before having the twilight of his career with the Eagles in 1993-94.
During the 1990s, the Merdean Lanteta was well known in the two cities for its televised work on and outside. The Lantteta exploded it with the Giants from 1985 to 1993 and then kept it within the limits of birds from 1999 to 2003; And don’t forget Herschel Walker from 1992 to 1994 with the Eagles and in 1995 with the Giants.
What is in a name … Besides Saquon and Charles Barkley in Philly, there was another Barkley who played in the city. Do you know him?
Do you remember the ancient quarter of the Eagles, Matt Barkley? He spent the 2013 and 1914 season with the Eagles, appearing in four games and finishing 30 of the 50 passes for 300 yards with four interceptions.
Barkley spent seven seasons in the league, and he made six departures with the Bears in 2016, undoubtedly having his best season, finishing 129 of the 216 passes for 1,611 yards with eight affected and 14 interceptions. He also spent three seasons in Buffalo, starting in eight games.
Overall, Barkley was 212 out of 367 for 2,699 with 11 affected and 22 interceptions. He was active for the last time with Jacksonville in 2023.
Cut them at the waist … Besides Barkley being a potential “giant killer”, here are other eagles who have enjoyed the giants over the years:
The Large Harold Jackson recipient: in seven games, Jackson managed 695 yards and four affected. In four of these seven games, he won more than 125 reception yards. The 194 yards of Jackson against the Giants in 1970 are still the ninth in a match in the history of the Eagles.
Tightened end Zach Ertz: Ertz has always had great projections. In 13 games against the giants, Ertz captured 70 passes for 807 yards and seven affected. He had recorded at least one hit in the last five games against the Giants.
Security Joe Scarpati: He only faced them four times, but Scarpati came big in these matches, selecting a total of four passes. In a match in 1966, security had three interceptions, which is still tied for the second total games in the history of the Eagles.
The Large Tommy McDonald receiver: “End Zone Tommy” or “Shoo Fly” captured 58 assists for 1,145 yards and 12 affected in 15 games against the Giants. He had two stoic games against the Giants, one in 1959 when he scored four affected in total against them (three receivers, a return of clearance of clearance), and another in 1961 when he set the record for Eagles for most reception yards in a match with 237 yards.
It was not Eli’s command … Think that the quarter of the Giants Eli Manning succeeded against the Eagles? He didn’t do it.
In 31 regular season games against the Eagles, Manning teams produced only a 10-21 file with him under the center. In these 31 games, Manning launched 34 interceptions. When he was likely to redeem himself against birds in the playoffs, Manning has again weakened – he posted a 0-2 file and launched three interceptions.
Another classic game … Does anyone have the game “Philadelphia in a box”?
It is a monopoly based in Philadelphia. He has spaces such as Penn’s Landing, Liberty Bell, Society Hill, Jeweler’s Row, Betsy Ross House, Italian Market and a Philly Cheesteak. The tokens include a Bretzel, a heart, a Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin, a statue of love and a cheese. Cards include local events and life staples in Philadelphia.
I can’t go wrong there.
Wwwf / wwe wrap … Each week, I will come back to an old wrestler of our time.
Keep the theme of Philadelphia / New York, and also in terms of big cities, the biggest wrestler of my youth was the backs of hay Calhoun.
Born Willie Dee Calhoun in McKinney, Texas, he was presented as “Morgan’s Corner, Arkansas” (I can always hear the advertiser of the Joe Mchughu’s ring saying that). Calhoun was known for having wore his horseshoe over his overalls, and his signature movement was the “sitdown splash” which lowered his weight by 600 pounds on someone.
Calhoun compiled an overall record of 1,188-543 in 1,831 games. He was champion of WWWF Tag-Team with Tony Garea from May 30 to September 11 when they were defeated by Professor Toru Tanaka and Mr. Fuji.
He started his career in 1956 and ended it in 1980 by winning a royal battle. Calhoun died at the age of 59 of diabetes in 1989.
Trail … Each week, I will come back to a former player or game from our youth.
Do you remember the ancient quarter of Lehigh Kim McQuilken? He made his debut in the NFL on December 7, 1974 for the Falcons against the Vikings in a defeat of 23-10. Mcquilken completed 11 of the 25 passes for 125 yards with two interceptions.
He spent four years with Atlanta and one with Washington during a career of 26 games in which he finished 107 of the 268 passes for 1,135 yards, but he was intercepted 29 times with only four affected.
McQuilken holds the brand for the highest interception rate per pass (10.7) and is one of only three quarters on the 9.0 bar.
He also spent a year with the USFL Washington Federals in 1983 where he finished 188 of the 334 passes for 1,912 with seven affected and 14 interceptions.
Who is “Memory Lane”? … If you are an unconditional fan of phillies, you may remember the late Harry Kalas referring to the longtime sports editor “Memory Lane” Clayton.
Whenever there was a fault of the ball that entered the press box or nearby, Kalas jokingly said: “There is another error for Memory Lane.” Kalas and Clayton had a big relationship between them, and Clayton was often shown in front of the camera during the broadcast.
Clayton, who was the associate publisher of the newspaper “Phillies Report”, was labeled by the name of his vast sporting knowledge. It was also corresponding to ABC Sports and host of the radio station in the Philadelphia WBCB region.
Difficult choice … What city has the best “undesirable” food? Do you like a hoagie or a hero, water ice or Italian ice, a Bretzel baked in the oven or a soft Bretzel, or a water dog or a cheese?
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