Philly Special: The Inside Story of How the Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Super Bowl Championship

Sal Paolantonio

Aug 2018 · Triumph Books

About this ebook

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio takes readers inside the Eagles' improbable 2017 season, one which culminated in the franchise's long-awaited first Super Bowl victory—from their hot start in the fall with nine straight wins, to the unfathomable loss of star quarterback Carson Wentz, to the sweetest victory over the New England Patriots in Minnesota featuring the unforgettable "Philly Special," and finally to the raucous celebrations on Broad Street. Through exclusive interviews, fans will learn how Philadelphia overcame Wentz's season-ending injury which instantly branded them underdogs, gaining inside perspective into the dynamic between head coach Doug Pederson, back-up quarterback and eventual Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles, and the many individuals who stepped up and answered the call at the right times. Paolantonio captures the mood of the team week by week, every step of the way, profiling numerous key players, coaches, and more.

Ratings and reviews

Easy read, filled with everything you could imagine about our underdog Eagles winning the Super. Bowl. Thank You Sale and all those who contributed especially Doug P.

Great synopsis of one of the greatest seasons in Pro Football History.... Fly Eagles Fly!!!!

About the author

SAL PAOLANTONIO is an Emmy-award winning national correspondent for ESPN, covering the NFL for SportsCenter and Sunday NFL Countdown. He is the host of The NFL Matchup Show. He is a former sportswriter and political correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer and served as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy.