Former Eagles safety William Frizzell never received the publicity that teammates Roynell Young, Eric Allen, Wes Hopkins or the late Andre Waters did. However, die-hard Eagles fans should be able to remember the man former head coach Buddy Ryan used to call "Lefty."

"I think Buddy enjoyed country music so he affiliated my name with the country music legend (also named William Frizzell). I didn't mind it because that was Buddy's way of getting to know you," said the former Eagle who was in Philadelphia from 1986-90 and again from 92-93.

Frizzell was well-known to Eagles fans because he helped shape the legend of the famed "Body Bag Game" against the Washington Redskins on Nov. 12, 1990 on Monday Night Football. The Eagles' top-ranked defense scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 win and in the process knocked six Redskins out of the game, including all of their quarterbacks. The Redskins were forced to finish the game using rookie running back/returner Brian Mitchell - who would play for the Eagles years later - as quarterback.

"Clearly, we had the advantage and jokingly I yelled over to their sidelines that they are going to have to bring out more body bags for their players, and I guess that's how the game got its name," said Frizzell.

Frizzell coined the term "Body Bag Game" in reference to the 1990 win over Washington

The 6-3, 198-pound Frizzell was chosen in the 1984 draft by the Detroit Lions with the 259th overall selection out of North Carolina Central. He found his niche two years later when he played for the Eagles on the special teams unit. The former No. 33 was voted special teams MVP for both the 1988 and 1989 seasons by his teammates.

"Being a daredevil, I loved going full speed, blocking punts, just throwing my body around trying to make a difference in the outcome of a game," said Frizzell.

When Frizzell put on the football pads, it was his way of transforming into a superhero. At least that's what he thought during one game against the Vikings.

"(I was) running down the field to tackle a guy on a punt and (Vikings tight end) Steve Jordan hit me so hard, and I never saw it coming," said Frizzell. "I was knocked out cold on the turf! So I get helped over to the sideline, and after taking a seat on the bench, the trainer comes over to check on me and asks, 'What is your name?' And I replied back to him, 'I'm Batman!' At that moment, I seriously thought I was Batman! Of course, the trainer laughed and informed me that I was out for the rest of the game."

In addition to his great play throughout his Eagles' career on special teams, he also tallied 10 career interceptions at the safety position. At the conclusion of the 1990 season, Frizzell made a "business decision" and joined Tampa Bay.

"Honestly, it was a money thing," said Frizzell. "Tampa Bay gave me a chance to be a starter, and their ownership was going to give me a nice signing bonus."

The pride of J.H. Rose High School located in Greenville, N.C., would spend just one season in Tampa Bay before finding himself out of football and looking for a new team. On Oct. 18, 1992, Frizzell was doing some Sunday yard work as the Eagles battled the Washington Redskins when all of a sudden; his neighbor came out to give him an injury report from the game. Waters had suffered a broken ankle.

"My neighbor thought they would definitely want me back on the team," said Frizzell.

Sure enough, William Jasper Frizzell found himself once again on the Philadelphia Eagles roster contributing to a playoff run during the 1992 season.

"Even when I left Philadelphia (after the 1990 season), I left on good terms with the organization," said Frizzell. "Plus, I knew the guys in the locker room so it was a good fit for me when I returned. And then being able to beat the Saints in the playoffs on the road was a definite highlight."

Frizzell currently resides in Raleigh, N.C. with his wife Cheryl and three daughters, Ashley (17), Faren (14) and Sydney (10). Frizzell works in a full-time capacity as a sales manager for Pepsi.

"It's a very competitive business much like sports because you must meet or exceed your numbers and I'm always looking for ways in which I can better myself within the sales business," said Frizzell.

In addition, Frizzell is still involved in football in a part-time role at Saint Augustine's College. He works in a dual role with the football team serving as both the defensive backs/special teams coach.

"I really enjoy dealing with the kids, watching them grow throughout the course of four years, serving as a role model for them and lastly seeing them walk across that stage with diploma in hand," said Frizzell, who himself finished college with his degree. "That is the best part of coaching for me."

Frizzell remains a supports of the Eagles football to this day. He was proud of how the team turned around their fortunes this season after quarterback Donovan McNabb was injured.

"After Donovan McNabb got injured I really thought that this team was done," said Frizzell. "But they just kept fighting back, and I feel they definitely have a championship caliber team."

Frizzell thinks the Eagles only need to do a few things in the off-season to bring home what all Eagles fans want to see, a Super Bowl.

"I would like to see them add a bigger running back to complement the great talents of Brian Westbrook," said Frizzell. "Also, if they can add another burner at the wide receiver position who can also help in the return game that would be a big key. Lastly, I love their scheme on defense, but I think they can use a bit more youth on the defensive side."