’Twas the month of December, and all through the city of Philadelphia, excitement was in the air. The holiday season had arrived, and with it came not only visions of sugarplums and joyful festivities, but also memories of a certain infamous incident that forever cemented the city's reputation as the home of rowdy and unruly sports fans.
Let's take a trip back in time to December 15, 1968. The Philadelphia Eagles were having a downright dreadful season, with a desolate 0-8 record under the guidance of coach Joe Kuharich. A victory seemed more elusive than ever, and the team's hopes of clinching the top spot in the NFL draft were dwindling.
