Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Conor Orr

Philadelphia Famiglia: How Italian Culture Bonds the Eagles Amid a Super Bowl Run

Sirianni and DiSandro coming off the field after a game, with the Italian flag visible on Sirianni’s visor. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles are in this year’s Super Bowl because of a superior running game, along with one of the most improved defenses in the NFL since last year. Anecdotally, throughout the playoffs, they have simply appeared bigger, faster and stronger than most of their opponents. 

But, according to some industry experts—like my mother-in-law—the Eagles are also dominating for one important reason: They are more Italian than any other team in the NFL. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.