Back in August, the Eagles joined in a special ribbon cutting ceremony and public "jamboree" to celebrate the dedication of Gambrel Field, the longtime home of Pop Warner's Frankford Chargers, Philadelphia's "winningest" youth football team and a local force since 1967. Once in extreme disrepair, a team effort of community leaders and many others, including Jeffrey Lurie and the Eagles, helped transform the field and recreation center into a top-notch sports center for kids in need.

Read below for a story of the day's special dedication as well as a link to check out photos from the day.

Eagles Help Christen Gambrel Field

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Eagles owner and CEO Jeffrey Lurie toured the site earlier in the year and pledged support for the project during the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Season.

This collaborative victory was the result of the hard work and leadership of the City of Philadelphia, City Council, Fox Sports, Comcast Spectacor and the Philadelphia Eagles. $1.5 million worth of materials, services and human resources were donated by more than a dozen organizations.

Seventh District Councilman Daniel Savage led negotiations with various government agencies and allocated $200,000 from his district capital funding to ensure the project's ultimate success. Over several weeks, installation of a modern AstroTurf field, bleachers, new fencing, goal posts, a state-of-the-art scoreboard and other first-class amenities, transformed the facility for Pop Warner Little Scholars.

Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program (MAP) artists, under executive director Jane Golden, also created a brand new mural for the center in honor of the team's 75th Season Anniversary. The mural was painted by lead artist Peter Pagast with the help of neighborhood youth.

The dedication ceremony included the cast of thousands responsible for the new field. Special guests included Eagles Senior Vice President of Business Operations Mark Donovan; City Managing Director Loree Jones; Department of Recreation Commissioner Victor Richard; and Philadelphia's Second District State Senator Tina Tartaglione. Corporate contributors present were Joel Ralph of Comcast Spectacor; Tom Bock of Bock Construction; Mike Dennis of AstroTurf; and Janet Wischnia of ATD American.

No one was more thrilled than Pop Warner president Jon Butler, whose Frankford Chargers claimed the field as home, and Philadelphia's Billy Gambrel, for whom the center is named.

Following the unveiling of the mural, showcasing images of Gambrel and Eagles head coach Andy Reid, was the blessing of the field by local Pastor Richard Smith. The group then convened for the official ribbon cutting. All cheered with joy and animation as they watched the Frankford Chargers youth football team, its cheerleaders and the visiting Rhawnhurst Raiders run on to the new field the very second the ceremonial scissors snapped.