The Eagle has Landed Quiz | NFL Teams

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1. This quarterback (#5) played 11 seasons (1999-2009) with the Eagles and was known as a rusher early in his career

Answer: Donovan McNabb

After his college career, McNabb was a first round pick by the Eagles in the 1999 draft (#2 overall). Following the 2009 season, McNabb spent his last two seasons with the Washington Redskins (2010) and Minnesota Vikings (2011). He threw for 37,276 yards and 234 touchdowns in his NFL career. McNabb also ran for 3,459 yards and 27 touchdowns. Off the field, McNabb was also known for a series of ads for Chunky Soup in which he appeared with his mother, Wilma.

2. This halfback (#15) played his entire career (1944-1951) with the Eagles and scored the only touchdown in the 1948 championship game

Answer: Steve Van Buren

Van Buren was the Eagles first round draft pick in the 1944 draft (#5 overall). His college career was at Louisiana State University. The 1948 championship game took place during a blizzard and Van Buren's fourth quarter touchdown run led the Eagles to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. Van Buren rushed for 5,860 yards on 1,320 attempts for 69 touchdowns.

He also returned punts and kickoffs. Van Buren's coach "Greasy" Neale called him "the best halfback in modern times".

3. This safety (#20) played 13 of his 16 seasons (1996-2008) with the Eagles and was the founding member of the 30/30 club

Answer: Brian Dawkins

After playing football at Clemson University, Dawkins was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft with the 61st pick. In a 2002 game versus the Houston Texans, Dawkins became the first NFL player ever to record a sack, an interception, a forced fumble, and a touchdown reception in the same game.

He finished his NFL career with three seasons with the Denver Broncos (2009-2011). Dawkins finished his career with 26 sacks, 37 forced fumbles, and 37 interceptions. The 30/30 club is named for forced fumbles and interceptions.

4. This cornerback (#40) played his entire career (1953-1961) with the Eagles and was then a sports commentator

Answer: Tom Brookshier

Brookshier played his college football at the University of Colorado. He was a 10th round pick by the Eagles in the 1953 draft (#117 overall). After his rookie season (1953), he spent two years in the United States Air Force. Brookshier was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1959 and 1960.

After retiring as a player in 1961, he worked for decades as a sports commentator for both Philadelphia area and national media.

5. This halfback/split end/tight end (#44) was drafted by the Detroit Lions but spent his entire playing career (1956-1966) with the Eagles

Answer: Pete Retzlaff

Palmer "Pete" Retzlaff played his college football at South Dakota State College. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 22nd round of the 1953 NFL draft (#265 overall) but did not make the team. After serving in the US Army (1954-1955), he was traded to the Eagles. During his career (1956-1966), he caught 452 passes for 7,412 yards and 47 touchdowns.

In his best season, he completed 66 receptions and scored 10 touchdowns. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection.

6. This linebacker/center (#60) spent his entire career (1949-1962) with the Eagles and had a nickname that included "concrete"

Answer: Chuck Bednarik

After service in the US Army Air Corps, Bednarik played his college football at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a overall #1 pick in the 1949 NFL draft by the Eagles. He got his nickname of "Concrete Charlie", not because of his hard-hitting style of play, but because he was a concrete salesman in the off-season.

He had 21 interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries during a career when he only missed three games. He was a member of two of the three Eagles's championship teams (1949 and 1960).

7. This tackle (#70) spent his first season (1943) with the "Steagles" and then the rest (1944-1951) with the Eagles

Answer: Al Wistert

Wistert played his college football with the University of Michigan. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1943 NFL draft (#32 overall). In 1943, during World War Two, the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged into one team (Phil-Pitt or the "Steagles").

He was an six time First Team All-Pro selection. Wistert was also team captain for five seasons (1946-1950). A member of two NFL championship teams (1948 and 1949), he retired after the 1951 season.

8. This defensive end (#92) spent eight of his 15 seasons (1985-1992) as an Eagle and was also in another league for two seasons

Answer: Reggie White

Reggie White played his college football at the University of Tennessee. He was drafted by the Eagles in the first round of the 1984 NFL draft (#4 overall). Before he began playing for the Eagles, he spent two seasons (1984-1985) in the United States Football League with the Memphis Showboats. IN the NFL, he played for three teams: the Eagles (1985-1992), the Green Bay Packers (1993-1998), and the Carolina Panthers (2000).

When the Packers also retired his number, White became the first player ever to have his number retired by multiple NFL teams. During his NFL playing career he had 198 sacks and an additional 23.5 sack with the USFL.

9. This defensive tackle (#99) had his career (1987-1991) cut short when he died in the off-season

Answer: Jerome Brown

Jerome Brown played his college football at the University of Miami. He was a first-round draft selection by the Eagles in the 1987 NFL draft (#9 overall). Brown had 29.5 sacks and 3 interceptions in his career. Brown was also selected to two Pro Bowls (1990 and 1991).

His then-head coach, Buddy Ryan, said "If you had 45 Jerome Browns, you would win every game". Brown died in an automobile accident on June 25, 1992.

10. This man never played for the Eagles but he coached them for 14 seasons (1999-2013) and led them to a Super Bowl

Answer: Andy Reid

Andy Reid played his college football for Brigham Young University. After working his way through the college and pro coaching ranks in various roles, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as head coach in 1999, a position he would hold through the 2012 season. During his tenure with the Eagles, his regular season record was 130-93-1 with a 10-9 playoff record.

This includes appearances five NFC championship games (2001-2004, 2008) and a close loss (24-21) in Super Bowl XXXIX. Previous to Reid, the previous leader in coaching wins for the Eagles was "Greasy" Neale who was 63-43-5 in the NFL regular season and 3-1 in the NFL playoffs.

In 2013, he began a new chapter of his career as head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Eagle has Landed Trivia Quiz

This quiz will ask you to match the description with the Philadelphia Eagle great. Nine are known as players and one is known as a coach.

Questions		Choices
1. This quarterback (#5) played 11 seasons (1999-2009) with the Eagles and was known as a rusher early in his career		Steve Van Buren
2. This halfback (#15) played his entire career (1944-1951) with the Eagles and scored the only touchdown in the 1948 championship game		Jerome Brown
3. This safety (#20) played 13 of his 16 seasons (1996-2008) with the Eagles and was the founding member of the 30/30 club		Brian Dawkins
4. This cornerback (#40) played his entire career (1953-1961) with the Eagles and was then a sports commentator		Chuck Bednarik
5. This halfback/split end/tight end (#44) was drafted by the Detroit Lions but spent his entire playing career (1956-1966) with the Eagles		Tom Brookshier
6. This linebacker/center (#60) spent his entire career (1949-1962) with the Eagles and had a nickname that included "concrete"		Reggie White
7. This tackle (#70) spent his first season (1943) with the "Steagles" and then the rest (1944-1951) with the Eagles		Donovan McNabb
8. This defensive end (#92) spent eight of his 15 seasons (1985-1992) as an Eagle and was also in another league for two seasons		Al Wistert
9. This defensive tackle (#99) had his career (1987-1991) cut short when he died in the off-season		Pete Retzlaff
10. This man never played for the Eagles but he coached them for 14 seasons (1999-2013) and led them to a Super Bowl		Andy Reid