Ghosts of Gridiron - The Early Days of Football in the Philadelphia Region

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Sports fans in the Philadelphia area are pretty knowledgeable, especially when it comes to football. Since entering the National Football League in 1933 the Philadelphia Eagles have led those fans on a roller coaster ride, experiencing all the highs and lows the league has to offer. While it's been more than forty-five years since the Eagles last captured an NFL title, the team's relative success in recent seasons is building anticipation of a return to past glories. But don't be fooled, the rich history of pro football in this region doesn't begin and end with the Eagles. After all, before our beloved Birds there were the beloved, ...Bugs?