I grew up in a suburb of Baltimore. My parents took me to countless Baltimore Orioles games, but I never (even to this day) have attended an NFL game. But, since I was from the Baltimore area, you pulled for the local teams...the Orioles, the Skipjacks, the Blast and the Colts - now I never pulled for the Terps - but that's a different story for a different day.
We were proud of the Colts, the heritage that our team had, and we despised the Redskins. That is, until a snowy day in late March of 1984, when I was at home due to a school being closed for weather. I actually remember the day quite vividly, it was the lead story all day long on my 13" black and white tv, the image of the mayflower trucks leaving town in the middle of the night.
I remember thinking - that jerk Irsay...what a sneak! I also remember my Dad at one point in time telling me that the mayflower trucks from a distance looked like someone flipping you the bird, so everytime I saw that footage, it felt as though Irsay was flipping us off. So at this point, I had to find a new team to pull for, and it certainly could not be those stinky Redskins...so, I went for the next closest team, which happened to be the Philadelphia Eagles.
To be fair, I was extremely excited when Baltimore got the Ravens, and I do pull for them, as I do pull for the Panthers (by default, living in North Carolina). But, I will never be converted, nor will I switch (just like I would NEVER switch from being an O's fan to any other major league fan). Sorry, it just is not happening, for dook, once a fan of a team, that is who she sticks with, through the good and bad times!
Go Eagles! Gotta love that beautiful Eagle green! (I know I know, my season is over)...who you ask am I pulling for this weekend? The Packers, they are my choice to win it all, have to stick with your conference, that is unless it's dook...anyone but dook!
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...
Posted on: January 18, 2008 9:45 pm
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Posted on: January 18, 2008 10:12 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...First of all I need to ask you how long you stay mad or pissed at someome? I loved your story and for sticking with the Eagles thu good and bad times. That's a true fan. I read in one of your post you lived in an SEC state for a few years but done recall which one but do recall you hated it. ( SEC ) can you refresh that story if you don't mind. I do need you to answer my first question so I know how long I'm in the dog house. for dook, once a fan of a team, that is who she sticks with, through the good and bad times! |
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Posted on: January 18, 2008 10:32 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...Lived in Alabama for four years, my best friend questioned me why!?! by saying, they don't have any teeth or shoes...and you know what she was somewhat right. |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 12:19 am
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...That explains it why you have no love for the SEC living in Bama for 4 yrs. You didn't answer my question about how long you stay pissed at someone ( ME ) |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 5:26 am
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...Um err never said I was angry with you...lol should I be??? |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 12:04 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...I gave you all these nice compliments in a post a few days ago, but topped it off by saying, I enjoy your post and responses and deserve your All Star status. I had a brain fart moment because everyone knows you are a TOP 1K MEGA MEGA SUPERSTAR* Reading thu the letters of Thanks! have I been demoted didn't sound good when I read them out loud |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 7:45 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...Hmmmmm, interesting story. I figured that you were doing some serious mind altering drugs and woke up one day while the Iggles were playing and thought wow look at the cool colors. Which would explain the throwup jersey's they were sporting earlier this year. Speaking of which, have you purchased your throwup jersey yet? I know you were really interested in buying one and throwing your McScab jersey in the trash. But what is really sad, is the fact that you have NEVER been to 1 NFL game. Now I am quite sure that after this horrible season the Dolphins had that you could make a trip down to Florida and do a live NFL game there. I heard that they are giving away tickets down there just to fill the stadium on game days. Have a safe trip and enjoy the game. |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 11:29 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...We have discussed the throwup jersey wfd! I will NEVER EVER own one of those! My next jersey investment will be a Westbrook jersey. |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 11:51 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 11:56 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...LOL it depends on who it was from. |
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Posted on: January 19, 2008 11:58 pm
How I became a Philadelphia Eagles fan...Now why would it depend on who it was from? I would think that you would be very appreciative to the person who bought you said jersey. That you would wear it without reservation. |
I stayed away from you yesterday on purpose 
A couple of posters told me I would probably end of on your S--t list for at least a few days. that is why I'm asking the question