In what can only be described as an electric and magical moment, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native and former Pitt Panthers star LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
I tried not to get emotional, but this was important.
I’ve known Shady McCoy for over a decade. I’ve known him as a kid and an athlete. Now I know him as an adult and a business man.
Love you @CutonDime25. Y’all tell shady congrats on the Hall of Fame! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ho2Wfy9Umc
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 3, 2024
McCoy is arguably the most excellent running back in Eagles franchise history, and he’s been honored as such.
LeSean McCoy goes into franchise HOF: pic.twitter.com/6zcCjO7ypv
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) November 3, 2024
Back in July, at halftime of the preseason finale, team owner Jeffrey Lurie announced that the former Pitt Panthers star and second-round pick would be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 3, 2024, when the Eagles host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field.
It’s been a long time coming. Shady is headed to the Eagles Hall of Fame!
See you on November 3, @CutonDime25 👏 pic.twitter.com/aLUigXHwZx
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 24, 2024
The official announcement was made during a special halftime ceremony this past summer, part of the Eagles Legends Homecoming Game, during which many of the franchise’s greats returned to commemorate their time with the Eagles.
Eagles HOFers in attendance tonight:
Merrill Reese
Mike Quick
Clyde Simmons
Harold Carmichael
Wilbert Montgomery
Hugh Douglas
Brian Westbrook
Ron Jaworski
Trent Cole
Bill Bradley
Tra Thomas
Brian Dawkins
Dick Vermeil
Jeremiah Trotter— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) November 3, 2024
Philadelphia used a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft on McCoy, and he became the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards (6,792 yards). A three-time Pro Bowl back (2011, 2013-14) and two-time All-Pro (2011, 2013) with the Eagles, McCoy recorded the third-most rushing touchdowns in team history (44), and he still holds the franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single season (1,607 yards in 2013).
McCoy set the team’s single-game rushing record with 217 yards during the iconic “Snow Bowl” in 2013, which became the standout running back’s signature performance.
