PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles were headed to the Super Bowl for the second time in six seasons on Sunday night. Celebrating fans clogged intersections around City Hall and in northeast Philadelphia. Utility poles were ritually greased to restrict exuberant but perhaps addled climbing fueled by victory and other spirits.
As the team battle cry says: It’s a Philly Thing.
A proud city long accustomed to excruciating defeat for its sports teams, resigned to the notion that success is only disaster that hasn’t happened yet, finds itself basking in a relatively rare period of hopeful achievement.
The Eagles have been the N.