I refer to is as the single greatest moment in Philadelphia sports.
I was reminded of it when I watched the ESPN '30 on 30' piece on former Eagles owner Leonard Tose. I highly recommend it.
Columnist Jack McCaffery wrote about it yesterday.
As I watched it, I started to well up, as I do every time I think of that one specific moment in time.
I know the Flyers have won two Stanley Cups.
I know the Phillies have won World Series championships. As have the Sixers.
I attended the first Phillies parade in 1980.
But for me, nothing will ever compare with Jan. 11, 1981.
Maybe it was because I was there, a longtime season ticket holder in the infamous 700 Level.
It was as cold as I've ever been in my life.
And it was - in my humble opinion - the single greatest moment in Philadelphia sports history.
I can describe it in four simple words:
Wilbert off right tackle.
At that moment, we knew something we had not experienced in a long time. We were winners.
If you there, you'll know why I consider it the apex of Philly sports.
The Eagles still have not delivered a Super Bowl title, let alone a parade.
But we'll always have this one moment.
It was electric. Just listen to it:
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