Prior to the preseason opener, former Eagles Legends were honored before the fans at Lincoln Financial Field.
WR Fred Barnett smiling at the fans in attendance at Lincoln Financial
Linebacker Bill Bergey
RB Brian Westbrook receiving a huge ovation
Homecoming 2016
WR Vince Papale waving to the fans
The fans showed their appreciation to all of the Legends
Members of the Eagles Legends Community being honored at Halftime
Eagles Front Office and Coaching Staff were also recognized
WR Harold Carmichael and LB Ike Kelly during pregame warm-ups
C Dennis Franks LB Omar Gaither and DE Jamaal Green
DE Greg Brown DE Lem Burnham and RB Keith Byars
S John Booty S Bill Bradley and TE Luther Broughton
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie with RB Major Everett
LB Nate Dingle shakes hands with DT Hollis Thomas
DB John Booty takes a selfie with Jeffrey Lurie
SE Tommy McDonald embracing the crowd
Eagles Legends enjoying the warm reception from the fans
A Look Back At Homecoming 2016
On Thursday, August 11th, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted the annual *Legends Homecoming *during the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the first time in many years, Homecoming was held at a game, rather than a Training Camp Open Practice. In total, 50 former Eagles took part in the night, the most attendees on record for an Eagles Homecoming.
The night was highlighted by a pregame reception in the Red Zone South Lounge, where the Legends had an opportunity to catch up with old teammates. Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, President Don Smolenski, and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Howie Roseman all stopped by to visit with the group.
Following the reception, the Legends and their guests enjoyed watching team warm-ups from the Eagles bench area. Shortly before kickoff, former RB Major Everett represented the group as Honorary Captain during the coin toss.
At Halftime, each Legend was introduced at midfield and the fans at Lincoln Financial Field were thrilled to see so many familiar faces. Thank you again to everyone listed below who participated! We hope to have even more of you involved next year!
| Eagles Legends In Attendance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB Shawn Barber | LB Garry Cobb | S Randy Logan | ||
| WR Fred Barnett | G Bruce Collie | DE Mike Mamula | ||
| LB Bill Bergey | LB Nate Dingle | SE Tommy McDonald | ||
| RB James Betterson | TE Ken Dunek | FB Joe Pagliei | ||
| S John Booty | TE Jason Dunn | WR Vince Papale | ||
| S Bill Bradley | RB Major Everett | WR Mike Quick | ||
| T Barrett Brooks | C Gerry Feehery | T Jon Runyan | ||
| TE Luther Broughton | QB AJ Feeley | DT Hollis Thomas | ||
| DE Greg Brown | C Dennis Franks | RB Markus Thomas | ||
| DE Lem Burnham | LB Omar Gaither | LB William Thomas | ||
| RB Keith Byars | DE Jamaal Green | WR Billy Walik | ||
| WR Harold Carmichael | RB Vaughn Hebron | RB Brian Westbrook | ||
| DE Mike Chalenski | TE Vyto Kab | DE Brandon Whiting | ||
| LB Al Chesley | LB Ike Kelley | LB Reggie Wilkes | ||
| DT Ken Clarke | P Sean Landeta | |||
