Super Bowl banner for the Eagles unveiled in a dazzling fireworks display prior to their NFL season opener against Dallas.
Eagles Kick Off NFL Season with Exciting Super Bowl Celebration
The Philadelphia Eagles started their NFL season with a bang, as they celebrated their 2017 Super Bowl victory in style during Thursday's opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The festivities took place at Lincoln Financial Field, where more than 60,000 fans, team owner Jeffrey Lurie, retired franchise great Brandon Graham, and TV star Rob Mac joined in the celebration.
Coach Nick Sirianni feigned ignorance about the banner drop during the game, insisting that the team stay inside the locker room to avoid distractions and reminders of last year's achievement. However, the opener served as the green-hued stage for the banner drop, with the 2024 World Champions banner being unveiled.
Rob Mac, known for his role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," hyped the crowd during the ceremony, while Graham led the fans in the traditional "E-A-G-L-E-S! Eagles!" chant and a rendition of the "Fly, Eagles, Fly" fight song. Mac also announced the Eagles as "two-time football champions" during "The Championship Moment."
Lurie and Graham walked out holding a Lombardi Trophy each, symbolising the team's hard-earned victory. The Super Bowl ring celebration included wings on each side that release from the bezel and feature 145 diamonds, symbolizing the Eagles' 145 points scored in the playoffs.
Despite the excitement of the past, Sirianni has his sights set on the future. His goal for the current season is to win another championship. No information is available about the guests who attended the ceremony for the unveiling of the Super Bowl champion banner, besides the 60,000 fans who filled Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles had a White House visit as part of their whirlwind offseason following their Super Bowl victory, but Thursday's celebration was a fitting reminder of the team's incredible achievement and the enduring spirit of the city of Philadelphia.
