Going to a school that is made up of students and faculty that root for sports teams from all
over, I realize that not everyone got the privilege of becoming a fan of arguably the best team, the Philadelphia Eagles. While it was taught to me by my family, who are originally from Philly, I have grown up to fully embrace my position within the best NFL fanbase. Through their highs and lows, and their steps to becoming the NFL’s next dynasty, I have been able to experience what it truly means to be a part of the strongest, most passionate, and loyal fanbase.
Eagles fans are commonly disrespected and disliked, but unlike many other fanbases, we take those condescending views and unapologetically support our team. Unlike many other fan bases, we stick with our team through everything, and when it is finally time, we celebrate in the best way.
While a team having a losing streak is not a fun experience for a passionate fan to support, Eagles fans always stick with their team and believe in them until victory is met. While some of us play it off as being delusional when hoping for a ring even in our worst years, that shows the passion the city of Philadelphia has for the boys in green. In 2018, the city erupted when we won our first Super Bowl because even in the rough years prior, we knew that our underdogs would eventually come through.
This past year as well, we saw fans storm the cities before we even won the ring, even bigger of a celebration this time around. This type of unity is something that not a lot of fan bases and cities get to experience.
Cities like New York who have two teams and cannot unite on one are quickly ranked lower than the Eagles. The power that they could hold if the entire city agreed on one team would be more than it is now but instead causes them to hide away during the lows, which tend to be most of the time.
Fanbases for the Chiefs and the Patriots only are visible when they keep bringing in major victories, but those fans seem to disappear when that all comes to an end. It also raises the question of if these fan bases are solely supported by people wanting to jump on a band wagon. The Eagles fans are proud of where they come from and even continue to display it during the off season and on an everyday basis. At Phillies baseball games, you can hear fans chanting the Eagles chant, and “Go Birds” is used as a greeting on the streets.
At the end of the day, an Eagles fan is a perfect representation of Philly. A city of pride, passion, loyalty,
and the most important; community. No matter the score or the season, the passion for the Eagles never
fades away, making the unwavering commitment from the fans the best. Being a part of all that shows that it is bigger than the game itself, and that we all carry a piece of Philadelphia everywhere we go.
