Coexistence Corner

Going to an Eagle's Game

By Nate Feldman

Yesterday, I went to my first Philadelphia Eagle's football game at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia in almost five years.  The last time I had been there was back in December, 2014.  When I thought about that, I felt a bit emotional, not because I missed going to the game's so much, but because I was amazed how fast the time had passed.  I thought of all the things that had happened and the changes in my life since then. 

The Eagles are the most popular sports team in the Greater Philadelphia region.  The games draw people from the city as well as the surrounding suburbs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.  The man I sat next to said he came all the way from Virginia to watch the game.  Tens of thousands of people gather for these events.  Putting that in perspective, the stadium has a larger population than many towns when that happens. 

The weather conditions were very nice.  It was overcast, but the temperature was mild, so it was enjoyable to be outside.   

The Eagles won the game 31-6, and the crowd burst with cheers every time they scored or made a great play. 

After the game, everyone retreated from the stadium back to their cars to head home.  It was a great experience.