Ray Didinger On Tony Franklin, The Barefoot Cannon

Before Jake Elliott's record-setting field goal, the previous mark was also set by a rookie, Tony Franklin, whose unforgettable kicking style helped stun the Cowboys in a Monday night thriller

The Eagles' last home game ended in memorable fashion. Historic, actually. Jake Elliott kicked a 61-yard field goal as time ran out to lift the Eagles to a 27-24 victory over the New York Giants.

It was the longest field goal in franchise history and it was kicked by a rookie who was with the team for just two weeks. Watching the little guy ride off the field on the shoulders of his teammates - some of whom still didn't know his name - was like a scene out of Rudy, except this was South Philly and not…