I’ve been doing themed weeks for the BGN Eagles Quarantine Watch Parties the last two weeks. This week, our poll was between three big time Birds wins from the 2001 season. Here’s what I wrote about the magic of that season for both the franchise and me earlier in the week:
2001 is an important year for both Eagles history and my fandom. It’s the first year I have concrete memories as an Eagles fan at the tender age of seven. I learned a hallmark of being an Eagles fan early: unbelievable hype and promise that ends in agonizing defeat.