Digital Nest: Remembering Concrete Charlie

Mar 27, 2015 at 08:26 AM

Happy Friday, Eagles fans.

This edition of Digital Nest is devoted to not only one of the greatest Eagles of all time, but one of the best football players to ever lace up the cleats. Chuck Bednarik, one of the last 60-minute men, passed away on Saturday at the age of 89.

Bednarik lived a full life- He won an Air Medal in World War II, he had a Hall of Fame NFL career and was married for 51 years. He encompassed everything that it means to be an Eagle, to be a Philadelphian.

We remember Chuck Bednarik and the legacy he leaves behind him. Concrete Charlie will forever be an Eagle …

Inside The #Eagles Nest

Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of one of our all-time greats, @ProFootballHOF LB/C Chuck Bednarik. pic.twitter.com/jR3S9LM9n7
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 21, 2015

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie: Chuck Bednarik was a Hall of Famer, a champion and an all-time Eagle. pic.twitter.com/HfCQwvU1rC
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 21, 2015

Coach Kelly: Foundation of this organization and league is built on backs of past greats, with Chuck at the forefront pic.twitter.com/UjEQz23hB6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 21, 2015

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Forever an Eagle.
A post shared by Philadelphia Eagles (@philadelphiaeagles) on Mar 21, 2015 at 5:22pm PDT

The legend of Chuck Bednarik very much lives on with the #Eagles at the NovaCare Complex ...http://t.co/Xh0YssSge0
— Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) March 21, 2015

#ConcreteCharlie not only made his mark, but also laid the foundation of #Eagles history: http://t.co/lK0LxgmqiD pic.twitter.com/LasOEWOAMN
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 21, 2015

Rest in Peace to probably the greatest @Eagles to ever live, Chuck Bednarik. A True Legend #ConcreteCharlie pic.twitter.com/xKltHZ2GEN
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) March 21, 2015

RIP Mr Chuck Bednarik #ConcreteCharlie #Legend
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) March 21, 2015

RIP to the GREATEST EAGLE EVER!!!! #ConcreteCharlie #ChuckBednarik #FlyEagelsFly
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) March 21, 2015

The Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese remembers a franchise legend and his childhood hero, C/LB Chuck Bednarik. Posted by Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, March 21, 2015

The NFL community remembers the life of @Eagles legend Chuck Bednarik: http://t.co/Uv0NG9ImLC pic.twitter.com/S9sj6IhrXy
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2015

What a loss for the @nfl community with the passing of Chuck Bednarik. Truly paved the way for NFL players and our Eagles organization.
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) March 21, 2015

RIP Chuck Bednarik. You'll always be remembered & loved. I will treasure the times we got to hang #EaglesLegend #philly #HOF
— Jon Dorenbos (@JonDorenbos) March 23, 2015

War hero.
Hall of Famer.
Legend.

Family, teammates and fans pay tribute to Chuck Bednarik: http://t.co/YKr0epPiuq pic.twitter.com/wYkVSXPlSW
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 27, 2015

Best Of The Beats

Chuck Bednarik RIP .what a great inspiration to everyone who loves the game of football. Thanks for all the great memories !
Love ya man!
— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) March 21, 2015

Reid on Bednarik: "“He kind of epitomizes what the Eagles and football are all about. …I enjoyed having him around. Very loyal, tough guy.”
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) March 24, 2015

Concrete Charlie was an Army war hero. Flew 30 missions as a B-24 waist gunner in World War II & was awarded the Air Medal. He was the man.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) March 21, 2015

Chuck Bednarik's obit in the Sun. Inquirer, written by @philafitz: http://t.co/WqxMZ5j6Tp
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) March 22, 2015

“Everything you’d want for a franchise, this man represented.”

A tribute to Chuck Bednarik:http://t.co/vQzOsAdMVm pic.twitter.com/g6CSTPIB3U
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) March 27, 2015

Memories of Eagles great Chuck Bednarik as solid as ever http://t.co/UkDp7H96Tr
— Nick Fierro (@NickFierro) March 27, 2015

#EaglesNation Remembers A Legend

RIP Chuck Bednarik #ConcreteCharlie #ForeverAnEagle
— Noah Schultz (@NoahJawn) March 23, 2015

RIP to one of the greatest eagles of all time chuck bednarik, #ForeverAnEagle #FlyEaglesFly
— Brendon FlyEaglesFly (@Bharrington24) March 21, 2015

RIP Chuck Bednarik #ForeverAnEagle #ConcreteCharlie #FlyEaglesFly
— Super Bowl Champs 🦅 (@toronto_CJ) March 21, 2015

RIP Chuck Bednarik. True legend. #FlyEaglesFly #ChuckBednarik
— TaftOwen (@TaftOwen) March 21, 2015

RIP #60, Chuck Bednarik, the last of a breed, the product of an era that bred truly tough men. #flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/dsbcQsi8Rb
— mikegil (@mikegil) March 21, 2015

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