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Philadelphia sports has generated a great deal of fanfare and urban spirit. There's even a Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame honoring achievements in sports by athletes from the area.
After the Eagles' nifty victory in Super Bowl 52 [2018] over the New England Patriots (winners of 5 titles in the new millennium), all professional Philly sports teams have at least one championship title --- 76ers (NBA), Flyers (NHL), Eagles (NFL), and Phillies (MLB).
There's also been nice collegiate drama generated by Philly-area sports teams.
Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions (college football) are winners of two national championships, and Paterno put Penn State on the national map and spotlight and arguably generated a cool little rivalry with Lou Holtz' Notre Dame 'Fightin Irish.
Villanova men's college basketball are winners of 2 national titles (1985, 2016) and are once again in the Final Four this year. Villanova shocked the nation with the 1985 championship over the Goliath-like John Thompson-coached Georgetown Hoyas which featured future Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing.
I've been a Philly sports fan my whole life, since I lived in Philadelphia for four years after immigrating to America in 1983. I grew up in New Jersey, continuing to cheer for Philly-sports greats such as Eric Lindros (Flyers), Randall Cunningham (Eagles), Chase Utley (Phillies), and Allen Iverson (76ers).
So since Villanova is once again in the Final Four (this their 6th appearance!), I thought I'd write up a special Philly-sports toast and invite my friends for a Villanova Final-Four party this Saturday (March 31), regardless of whether or not 'Nova wins their national semifinal game (against mighty Kansas who just took down Duke in overtime).
If you've never been to Philadelphia (the City of Brotherly Love), we have much to offer --- great schools including an Ivy League school, terrific sports fanfare (obviously), delicious legendary cheesesteaks, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence was signed), Penn's Landing (great tourist site), the Philadelphia Zoo, South Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, and nice parks too.
In other words, Philadelphia is a great city to bring your family and you'll get a nice glimpse of the hospitality and multicultural flair of America from the City of Brotherly Love. Like with any city, Philadelphia has its problems, but it's a nice 'alternative' to an overcrowded behemoth such as New York or Los Angeles.
That's like the 'mixing-bowl' of what makes Philly-sports TV a cool treat.
So party hearty for Villanova next Saturday --- and toast Philly-sports (in general)...unless of course, you're a Brady/Patriots fan(!).
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So many great teams with storied traditions and great moments in championship games. Any fan of baseball (MLB) from anywhere will tell you about the satisfaction of watching Phillies legend Mike Schimdt play or the joy of ringing the Liberty bell after Penn State's national championship. It's all cool in Philadelphia (I sound like a tour-guide)...
Joe Paterno is one of college football's small list of all-time greatest coaches. What he did for the Penn State Nittany Lions will never be forgotten, and he offered Philly-sports fans a great Saturday TV experience. Even if you're not from Philadelphia, you gotta love those Nittany Lions (and it's mostly thanks to Joe).
Here's a portrait of the Phillies legend Mike Schimdt. Arguably the Stefan Edberg of American baseball, Schimdt brought grace and substance to the game. Philly fans almost worship him.
The Eagles cheerleaders were in fine-form this millennium, as they powered to numerous NFC Championship games, though they won only 2 of them [2005, 2018]. In 2005, the Eagles lost to Brady's Patriots in the Super Bowl, but they avenged their loss in Super Bowl 52 [2018]. The Eagles cheerleaders remind us Philly-sports fans that even though Brady's Patriots are the undoubted Super Bowl Team of the New Millennium, the Eagles are the undisputed (and now-gloried!) Underdog Team of the New Millennium. Fly, Eagles, fly...
The fencing team at the University of Pennsylvania (member of the prestigious Ivy League) obtained prominence and honors, having attained a #4 national ranking in recent years. UPenn fencing is something to smile about if you're a supporter of the Ivy League and if you like the unusual but very elegant sport of fencing. They've won a whopping 18 Ivy League championships since the late 1960s and back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018! Wow.
Besides, Philadelphia is a great place to shop for music, clothes, and street-food. Street-vendors are terrific in Philadelphia, and Philly cheesesteaks are the best in America! Bring money and spirits, since a tourist-visit to Philadelphia will make you feel like you're really right at home. There's really no reason NOT to go see a professional Philly sports-team game while you're visiting.
TRUMP: Philly sports have given us a great deal.
CARTER: Sure. I liked Ron Hextall's Flyers.
TRUMP: We should host a Villanova-associated Philly-sports party.
CARTER: Sure. On Final Four Saturday --- March 31!
TRUMP: Even if Villanova loses, we'll remember the great merchandising...
CARTER: Philly sports have given the industry a 'touch of class.'
TRUMP: That's because Philadelphia is a city of great pluralism 'flavor.'
CARTER: The Eagles Super Bowl parade was terrific for fans.
TRUMP: Philly sports are just what the doctor ordered to get over the trauma of 9/11.
CARTER: I agree; Fly, Eagles, fly!
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After the Eagles' nifty victory in Super Bowl 52 [2018] over the New England Patriots (winners of 5 titles in the new millennium), all professional Philly sports teams have at least one championship title --- 76ers (NBA), Flyers (NHL), Eagles (NFL), and Phillies (MLB).
There's also been nice collegiate drama generated by Philly-area sports teams.
Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions (college football) are winners of two national championships, and Paterno put Penn State on the national map and spotlight and arguably generated a cool little rivalry with Lou Holtz' Notre Dame 'Fightin Irish.
Villanova men's college basketball are winners of 2 national titles (1985, 2016) and are once again in the Final Four this year. Villanova shocked the nation with the 1985 championship over the Goliath-like John Thompson-coached Georgetown Hoyas which featured future Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing.
I've been a Philly sports fan my whole life, since I lived in Philadelphia for four years after immigrating to America in 1983. I grew up in New Jersey, continuing to cheer for Philly-sports greats such as Eric Lindros (Flyers), Randall Cunningham (Eagles), Chase Utley (Phillies), and Allen Iverson (76ers).
So since Villanova is once again in the Final Four (this their 6th appearance!), I thought I'd write up a special Philly-sports toast and invite my friends for a Villanova Final-Four party this Saturday (March 31), regardless of whether or not 'Nova wins their national semifinal game (against mighty Kansas who just took down Duke in overtime).
If you've never been to Philadelphia (the City of Brotherly Love), we have much to offer --- great schools including an Ivy League school, terrific sports fanfare (obviously), delicious legendary cheesesteaks, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence was signed), Penn's Landing (great tourist site), the Philadelphia Zoo, South Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, and nice parks too.
In other words, Philadelphia is a great city to bring your family and you'll get a nice glimpse of the hospitality and multicultural flair of America from the City of Brotherly Love. Like with any city, Philadelphia has its problems, but it's a nice 'alternative' to an overcrowded behemoth such as New York or Los Angeles.
That's like the 'mixing-bowl' of what makes Philly-sports TV a cool treat.
So party hearty for Villanova next Saturday --- and toast Philly-sports (in general)...unless of course, you're a Brady/Patriots fan(!).
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So many great teams with storied traditions and great moments in championship games. Any fan of baseball (MLB) from anywhere will tell you about the satisfaction of watching Phillies legend Mike Schimdt play or the joy of ringing the Liberty bell after Penn State's national championship. It's all cool in Philadelphia (I sound like a tour-guide)...
Joe Paterno is one of college football's small list of all-time greatest coaches. What he did for the Penn State Nittany Lions will never be forgotten, and he offered Philly-sports fans a great Saturday TV experience. Even if you're not from Philadelphia, you gotta love those Nittany Lions (and it's mostly thanks to Joe).
Here's a portrait of the Phillies legend Mike Schimdt. Arguably the Stefan Edberg of American baseball, Schimdt brought grace and substance to the game. Philly fans almost worship him.
The Eagles cheerleaders were in fine-form this millennium, as they powered to numerous NFC Championship games, though they won only 2 of them [2005, 2018]. In 2005, the Eagles lost to Brady's Patriots in the Super Bowl, but they avenged their loss in Super Bowl 52 [2018]. The Eagles cheerleaders remind us Philly-sports fans that even though Brady's Patriots are the undoubted Super Bowl Team of the New Millennium, the Eagles are the undisputed (and now-gloried!) Underdog Team of the New Millennium. Fly, Eagles, fly...
The fencing team at the University of Pennsylvania (member of the prestigious Ivy League) obtained prominence and honors, having attained a #4 national ranking in recent years. UPenn fencing is something to smile about if you're a supporter of the Ivy League and if you like the unusual but very elegant sport of fencing. They've won a whopping 18 Ivy League championships since the late 1960s and back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018! Wow.
Besides, Philadelphia is a great place to shop for music, clothes, and street-food. Street-vendors are terrific in Philadelphia, and Philly cheesesteaks are the best in America! Bring money and spirits, since a tourist-visit to Philadelphia will make you feel like you're really right at home. There's really no reason NOT to go see a professional Philly sports-team game while you're visiting.
TRUMP: Philly sports have given us a great deal.
CARTER: Sure. I liked Ron Hextall's Flyers.
TRUMP: We should host a Villanova-associated Philly-sports party.
CARTER: Sure. On Final Four Saturday --- March 31!
TRUMP: Even if Villanova loses, we'll remember the great merchandising...
CARTER: Philly sports have given the industry a 'touch of class.'
TRUMP: That's because Philadelphia is a city of great pluralism 'flavor.'
CARTER: The Eagles Super Bowl parade was terrific for fans.
TRUMP: Philly sports are just what the doctor ordered to get over the trauma of 9/11.
CARTER: I agree; Fly, Eagles, fly!
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