When Philadelphia pelted Santa Claus
Chapter 1
The miserable winter of 1968
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Chapter 2
A substitute Santa takes the field
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Chapter 3
How a snowball fight became a legend
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YOUR GOAL
Master of When Philadelphia pelted Santa Claus
Ch 1 · The miserable winter of 1968
dash Philadelphia Snowballs at Santa
Franklin Field is freezing, snowballs are flying, sorry Santa Claus!
Fun Fact
Eagles draft loss: By winning two late-season games in 1968, the Eagles lost the chance to draft superstar O.J. Simpson, which made the fans even angrier.
Glossary
snowball (noun)
A round ball of packed snow, typically made for throwing. On December 15, 1968, frustrated Philadelphia fans at Franklin Field pelted a substitute Santa Claus with them.
A round ball of packed snow, typically made for throwing. On December 15, 1968, frustrated Philadelphia fans at Franklin Field pelted a substitute Santa Claus with them.
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What was the weather like in Philadelphia on December 15, 1968, during the game against the Minnesota Vikings?
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What was the name of the outdoor stadium where the Eagles played their home games in 1968?
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Why were the wooden seats at Franklin Field so uncomfortable for fans on December 15, 1968?
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Which team ultimately secured the number one draft pick in 1969 instead of the Eagles?
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What was the win-loss record of the Philadelphia Eagles heading into the final weeks of the 1968 season?
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Who was the head coach of the struggling Philadelphia Eagles during the infamous 1968 season?
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Which college football superstar did Philadelphia fans hope the team would draft by finishing in last place?