BETA
Chapter 1
The miserable winter of 1968
Chapter 2
A substitute Santa takes the field
Chapter 3
How a snowball fight became a legend
YOUR GOAL
Master of When Philadelphia pelted Santa Claus
Ch 1 · The miserable winter of 1968
dash Dodge flying snowballs to learn why frustrated Philadelphia fans threw them at Santa.
dash Philadelphia Snowballs at Santa
Franklin Field is freezing, snowballs are flying, sorry Santa Claus!
dash On game day, a massive winter storm dumped snow and slush over Philadelphia, creating miserable conditions for the 54,530 fans.
dash Fans actually wanted the Eagles to lose so they could secure the first overall pick in the 1969 draft to select superstar O.J. Simpson.
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.
Quiz
What was the weather like in Philadelphia on December 15, 1968, during the game against the Minnesota Vikings?
Quiz
What was the name of the outdoor stadium where the Eagles played their home games in 1968?
Quiz
Why were the wooden seats at Franklin Field so uncomfortable for fans on December 15, 1968?
Quiz
Which team ultimately secured the number one draft pick in 1969 instead of the Eagles?
Quiz
What was the win-loss record of the Philadelphia Eagles heading into the final weeks of the 1968 season?
Quiz
Who was the head coach of the struggling Philadelphia Eagles during the infamous 1968 season?
Quiz
Which college football superstar did Philadelphia fans hope the team would draft by finishing in last place?