15 - Steve Van Buren
40 - Tom Brookshier
44 - Pete Retzlaff
60 - Chuck Bednarik
70 - Al Wistert
92 - Reggie White
99 - Jerome Brown

HONOR ROLL INDUCTEES

In 1987, the Philadelphia Eagles Honor Roll was created in order to pay tribute to outstanding members of the organization. Automatically included at the inception of the Honor Roll were the 11 members of the Hall of Fame who played all or part of their NFL careers with the Eagles.

CHUCK BEDNARIK #60

Center/Linebacker, 1949-62
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1967
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

"Concrete Charley" played in 253 games during his illustrious 14-year career. He also played in a team record 8 Pro Bowls. Although the Eagles won the NFL championship in 1949, his rookie year, his star shined brightest in 1960 when he played every minute at both center and linebacker during the NFL Championship victory over Green Bay. Born May 1, 1925, in Bethlehem, PA, he was an All-America selection at Pennsylvania in 1948 before being selected with the first overall draft choice by the Eagles in 1949.

BERT BELL

Owner, 1933-40
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1963
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

As the first owner of the Eagles (1933-40), co-owner of the Steelers (1941-46), and NFL commissioner (1946-59), Bell instituted the college draft and implemented TV policies, including the home game blackouts. In 1933, he moved the Frankford Yellowjackets to Philadelphia and renamed them the Eagles. In 1946, he moved the NFL office from Chicago to Bala Cynwyd, PA. Bell played and coached at Pennsylvania and led the Quakers to the Rose Bowl in 1916. A founder of the Maxwell Football Club, Bell was born February 25, 1895, in Philadelphia.

BILL BERGEY #66
Middle Linebacker, 1974-80
Honor Roll Inductee: 1988

After coming to the Eagles in a 1974 trade with Cincinnati (in exchange for Philadelphia's first round picks in 1977 & '78 as well as a second round pick in '78), Bergey recorded nearly 1,200 tackles in seven seasons as an Eagle. He was a key factor in the Eagles rise to the 1980 NFC Championship and a berth in Super Bowl XV. His play also earned him Eagles MVP status 3 times and trips to the Pro Bowl on 4 occasions. He was born February 9, 1945 in South Dayton, NY.

BILL BRADLEY #28
Free Safety, 1969-76
Honor Roll Inductee: 1993

Bradley played 8 years (1969-76) with the Eagles as a defensive back, punter, and returner. A three-time Pro Bowler, he is tied for the team's all-time lead in interceptions (34) and became the first player in NFL history to lead the league in that category in consecutive seasons (1971 & 1972). A 3rd round draft choice from Texas in 1969, he also handled the punting duties for six of his eight years with the Eagles. He was born January 24, 1947 in Palestine, TX.

TOM BROOKSHIER #40
Defensive Back, 1954, 1956-61
Honor Roll Inductee: 1989

Originally a 10th-round pick from Colorado, Brookshier made an immediate impact with 8 interceptions in his rookie season of 1953. In all he spent seven seasons with the Eagles and collected 20 interceptions. Then, after a two-year stint in the Air Force, the defensive back returned to the Eagles and twice earned all-pro honors - first in 1959, and again in 1960 as a member of the NFL championship team. Upon retiring as a player, he entered the broadcast booth on CBS's telecasts of NFL games.

JEROME BROWN #99
Defensive Tackle, 1987-91
Honor Roll Inductee: 1996

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Brown's life was cut short at the age of 27 in a tragic auto accident on June 25, 1992, in his hometown of Brooksville, FL. A 1st round draft pick out of Miami in 1987, Brown will be remembered as a key figure on the Eagles legendary 1991 defense - a unit that led the NFL in terms of fewest yards allowed overall, against the run, and vs. the pass. He capped that season by joining linemates Reggie White and Clyde Simmons as starters in the Pro Bowl. He was born February 4, 1965.

TIMMY BROWN #22
Running Back, 1960-67
Honor Roll Inductee: 1990

Brown holds the club record for longest kickoff return with a 105 yarder in 1961. He also shares the NFL record for kickoff returns for TDs in a game with two vs. Dallas in 1966. A 27th round draft pick of Green Bay in 1959, Brown was signed by the Eagles as a free agent in 1960 and finished his Eagles career in 1967 as the third leading rusher in club history in terms of both yards (3,703) and TDs (29). He was born May 24, 1937 in Knightstown, IN.

HAROLD CARMICHAEL #17
Wide Receiver, 1971-83
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

A four-time Pro Bowler, the 6-8 Carmichael was not only one of the tallest receivers ever to play the game, he was one of the best. A 7th round pick out of Southern in 1971, he played 13 seasons with the Eagles before finishing his career with Dallas in 1984. He finished his career ranked sixth on the NFL's all-time reception list with 590 and remains the Eagles career leader in terms of receptions (589), yards (8,978) and TDs (79). He was born on Sept. 22, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL, where he attended Raines HS.

OTHO DAVIS
Head Trainer, 1973-95
Honor Roll Inductee: 1999

The Eagles head athletic trainer for 23 years, Davis was a five-time recipient of the National Athletic Trainers Association's "Professional Trainer of the Year" award. He also was a member of the Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame. From 1971-89, he was the executive director of the NATA, an organization whose national headquarters office building in Dallas is named in his honor. A native of Elgin, TX, Davis graduated from Lamar and earned his master's degree from Kent State. Davis passed away on May, 2, 2000.

JIM GALLAGHER
Executive, 1949-95
Honor Roll Inductee: 1995

An Eagles executive from 1949-95, Gallagher worked with 17 head coaches and for 12 owners, GMs, and team presidents. During that time, he saw the Eagles capture two NFL titles and one NFC crown. A graduate of Northeast Catholic HS and an Army veteran of the Korean War, he joined the Eagles in 1949 and was named personnel director in 1957. He went on to serve stints as director of public relations and director of sales and marketing before being named the club's director of alumni relations and traveling secretary in 1990. It was in that capacity that he served until retiring on August 1, 1995.

BILL HEWITT #56
End, 1936-39, 1943
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

Hewitt was the first player to be named All-NFL with two different teams - the Bears (1933, '34, '36) and Eagles (1937). Nicknamed "Stinky," Hewitt is known for pitching a lateral to Bill Karr for the touchdown that won the 1933 NFL Championship game for the Bears. He also was credited with inventing many trick plays. Hewitt, who played without a helmet until a rule change forced him to wear headgear, was born October 8, 1909, in Bay City, MI. He died in an automobile accident on January 14, 1947, at the age of 37.

RON JAWORSKI #7
Quarterback, 1977-86
Honor Roll Inductee: 1992

After coming to the Eagles in a 1977 trade with the LA Rams, Jaworski enjoyed a stellar 10-year career in Philadelphia. He set seven passing records, including career marks for completions (2,088), TDs (175), and yards (26,963). After leading the Eagles to the NFC title in 1980 and a berth in Super Bowl XV vs. the Raiders, the Youngstown State product earned a Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL Player of the Year by UPI and the Maxwell Football Club. The durable Jaworski started 116 consecutive regular season games. Born March 23, 1951 in Lackawanna, NY.

SONNY JURGENSEN #9
Quarterback, 1957-63
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1983
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

Despite spending the last 10 years of his career with the Redskins, Jurgensen is remembered as one of the best quarterbacks ever to wear an Eagles uniform. A 4th round draft pick of the Eagles in 1957, Jurgensen was a backup to another Hall of Fame quarterback, Norm Van Brocklin, on the 1960 NFL Championship team. The following year the rifle-armed redhead took over as the Eagles starting signal caller and threw a club record 32 TD passes.

OLLIE MATSON #33
Halfback, 1964-66
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1972
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

In his career with Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Philadelphia, Matson compiled some very impressive numbers - 12,844 combined net yards and 5,173 yards rushing. He was selected to participate in five Pro Bowls and, in fact, earned MVP honors for his effort in the 1956 Pro Bowl. Matson was traded to the Rams by the Chicago Cardinals for nine players in 1959. The speedy halfback was also a medal winner in track at the 1952 Olympics.

TOMMY McDONALD #25
Halfback, 1957-63
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1998
Honor Roll Inductee: 1988

"If I had 11 Tommy McDonald's on my team, I'd win a championship every year," Vince Lombardi once said. The 5-9, 176 pounder dazzled fans with acrobatic receptions for 12 seasons and finished his career ranked 6th all-time in receptions (495), 4th in yards (8410), and 2nd in TDs (84). In 1960, he registered 13 TDs for the NFL Champion Eagles. A 3rd round selection in 1957, he became. Born July 26, 1934, in Roy, NM, he starred at Oklahoma. As a senior, he won the Maxwell Award as the nation's top collegian.

WILBERT MONTGOMERY #31
Running Back, 1977-84
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

A 6th round pick out of Abilene Christian in 1977, Montgomery finished his Eagles career as the club's all-time rushing leader in terms of yards (6,538) and attempts (1,465). His 194-yard effort in the 1980 NFC Championship Game victory over Dallas, including a 42-yd. TD on the Eagles first offensive play from scrimmage, will never be forgotten. In all, Montgomery scored 58 career TDs as an Eagle. Montgomery played in the Pro Bowl following the 1978 and 1979 seasons. He was born September 16, 1964 in Greenville, MS.

EARL "GREASY" NEALE
Head Coach, 1941-50
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1969
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

After coaching extensively on the collegiate level at Marietta, Washington and Jefferson (1922 Rose Bowl team), Virginia, and West Virginia, Neale broke into the NFL in 1941 and quickly turned the Eagles into contenders. He captured 3 straight Eastern Division crowns and back-to-back NFL championships in 1948 and 1949. He was recognized as a master of the T formation. From 1918-22, he was an outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies. He was born in Parkersburg, WV, on November 2, 1891.
End, 1947-55

PETE PIHOS #35
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1970
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

A member of the Eagles 1948 and 1949 championship teams, Pihos enjoyed a career that included six trips to the Pro Bowl and three straight seasons leading the NFL in receptions. He may best be remembered for his game-winning catch in the 1949 NFL Championship game vs. the Rams. A 3rd round draft choice by the Eagles out of Indiana in 1945, he caught 373 passes and 61 TDs during his career in Philadelphia. He was born on October 22, 1923 in Orlando, FL.

MIKE QUICK #82
Wide Receiver, 1982-90
Honor Roll Inductee: 1995

One of the most graceful receivers ever to play the game, Quick became a fixture in the Pro Bowl, earning five consecutive trips to Hawaii from 1983-87. A former first round draft choice of the Eagles from North Carolina State in 1982, he etched his name into the team's record books, ranking among the club's all-time career and single-season receiving leaders in terms of catches (363), yards (6464), and TDs (61). He was born on May 14, 1959 in Hamlet, NC.

PETE RETZLAFF #44
End, 1956-66
Honor Roll Inductee: 1989

Acquired off waivers from Detroit in 1956, Retzlaff converted from fullback to tight end and went on to earn Pro Bowl honors 5 times. He finished his career as the club's all-time leader in receptions (452) and yards (7,412). A 22nd round draft pick of the Lions in 1953, he scored 47 TDs in his career. In 1965, he earned the Washington Touchdown Club's Pro Football Player of the Year Award and the Maxwell Club's Bert Bell Award. Instrumental in founding the NFL Player's Association, he served as the Eagles general manager from 1969-72. He was born August 21, 1931 in Ellendale, ND.

JIM RINGO #54
Center, 1964-67
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1981
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

After beginning his career as the Packers 7th round draft choice out of Syracuse in 1953, Ringo capped his career with 10 Pro Bowl selections to go along with 2 NFL Championships. Ringo, who started in a then NFL-record 182 straight games from 1954-67, played on Green Bay's 1961 and 1962 Championship teams. After 11 years with the Packers, Ringo spent his final four seasons with the Eagles. He was born November 21, 1931, in Orange, N.J.

JERRY SISEMORE #76
Tackle, 1973-84
Honor Roll Inductee: 1991

A first round draft pick of the Eagles out of Texas in 1973 (3rd selection overall), Sisemore became a cornerstone of an offensive line that helped lead the Eagles to the playoffs five straight times, including the 1980 NFC Championship and a berth in Super Bowl XV. He ranks 5th on the team's all-time list in number of seasons (12) and games played (156). He started 127 consecutive games and was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 1979 and 1981 seasons. He was born on July 16, 1951 in Olton, TX.

NORM VAN BROCKLIN #11
Quarterback, 1958-60
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1971
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

Acquired in a 1958 trade with the LA Rams, Van Brocklin went on to quarterback the Eagles for three years. The fiery signal caller helped turn a last place Eagles into a NFL championship squad in 1960. This storybook ending would garner him the league's MVP award and provide a fitting end to his playing career as he retired at the end of that season. An All-America selection at Oregon, he went on to participate in 10 Pro Bowls and throw for 23,611 yards and 173 TDs in 12 seasons. He was born on March 15, 1926 in Eagle Butte, SD.

STEVE VAN BUREN #15
Halfback, 1944-51
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1965
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

The Eagles first round draft choice (5th overall) out of LSU in 1944, Van Buren signed his first contract ($4,000) with a team that had never finished above 4th place. Three straight division titles and back-to-back NFL Championships (1948 & 1949), he cemented his place as one of the most talented backs ever. Nicknamed "Wham-Bam" for his quick and punishing running style, he captured the NFL rushing title four times. In the 1948 title game vs. the Cardinals, he scored the game's only TD in a blinding snowstorm. A year later, he waded through mud and torrential rains in the Los Angeles Coliseum to rush for 196 yards vs. the Rams in the title game. His 205 yards rushing vs. Pittsburgh in 1949 is a club record. He finished his career with 5,860 rushing yards and 77 TDs. A 5-time all-pro, he was selected to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team in 1994. He was born December 28, 1920, in LaCeiba, Honduras.

DICK VERMEIL
Head Coach, 1976-82
Honor Roll Inductee: 1994

The Eagles head coach from 1976-82, Vermeil will long be remembered as a workaholic, a perfectionist, and as a winner. A success at every level of coaching, from his first high school head coaching job in 1960, to a stint at UCLA in 1974-75 and with the Eagles, Vermeil attacked his profession with a degree of passion rarely seen. A native of Calistoga, CA, Vermeil coached the Eagles into the playoffs five consecutive times from 1978-82, including a trip to Super Bowl XV as NFC Champions in January of 1981.

STAN WALTERS #75
Tackle, 1975-83
Honor Roll Inductee: 1991
A 9th round draft pick of the Bengals out of Syracuse in 1972, Walters joined the Eagles via trade in 1975. He went on to play in 122 consecutive regular and post-season games for Philadelphia at left tackle and anchored the team's offensive line during the late 1970s and early 1980s. A key member of the 1980 NFC championship squad that participated in Super Bowl XV, he was honored by his peers following the 1978 and '79 seasons when he was selected to the Pro Bowl. He was born May 27, 1948 in Rutherford, NJ.

ALEX WOCIECHOWICZ #53
Center, 1946-50
Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 1968
Honor Roll Inductee: 1987

A two-time All-America selection at Fordham where he was the center on the famed `Seven Blocks of Granite' line, Wojciechowicz was the Lions top draft pick in 1938. One of football's original "iron men," he joined the Eagles in 1946 as a linebacker and helped the Eagles capture back-to-back NFL championships in 1948 and '49. Born August 12, 1915, in South River, NJ, he organized the NFL Alumni Association.

1948 and 1949
NFL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
Honor Roll Inductee: 1999

No NFL team before or since ever posted consecutive shutouts in championship play. No NFL team can claim to be more dominant over a two-year period. The Eagles won back-to-back NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949, first shutting out the Chicago Cardinals, 7-0, and then blanking the Los Angeles Rams, 14-0. The foundation of this team began in 1947, when the Eagles lost to the Cardinals, 28-21, in the championship game. Under legendary head coach Greasy Neale, Philadelphia finished the 1948 regular season with a 9-2-1 record and took on the Cardinals in the championship game with a foot of snow covering Shibe Park. Superstar running back Steve Van Buren scored the game's only touchdown on a 5-yard TD run, while the defense limited the Cards to just 6 total first downs. The Eagles continued their dominance in 1949 with an 11-1 record in the regular season and a victory over the Rams in the championship game on a rain-soaked Los Angeles Coliseum field. Van Buren again led the Eagles' offensive charge as he rumbled for 196 yards on 31 carries. In those two seasons, the Eagles outscored their opposition 761-290. They were lovingly called "the duffel-bag dynasty." Many players were young men who had served their country in World War II and returned home trying again to settle into a regular life. Said Hall of Fame LB Chuck Bednarik, a rookie on the 1949 team, "I think we belong with the best teams ever. Look at what we accomplished."