Philadelphia Eagles
Forever An Eagle: Remembering Chuck Bednarik
Remembering Eagles legend Chuck "Concrete Charlie" Bednarik, one of the best players to ever play in the city of Philadelphia.
![Bednarik will forever be remembered for "The Hit", when he knocked out Giants running back Frank Gifford during a 1960 game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sf4k9pkudhqyuimgzybk.jpg)
Bednarik will forever be remembered for "The Hit", when he knocked out Giants running back Frank Gifford during a 1960 game
![Bednarik served the United States of America during World War II. He was a waist-gunner on a B-24 bomber, earning an Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters and five battle stars](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/wmevmpphrtsdnml0bpqg.jpg)
Bednarik served the United States of America during World War II. He was a waist-gunner on a B-24 bomber, earning an Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters and five battle stars
![Bednarik played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania and quickly became one of the best two-way players int he league, dominating at both the linebacker and center positions](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ol5fhagvf35a3jezvywd.jpg)
Bednarik played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania and quickly became one of the best two-way players int he league, dominating at both the linebacker and center positions
![Bednarik's 14 seasons in Philadelphia are the most ever in an Eagles' uniform](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fazfz61pjb8x73lu08id.jpg)
Bednarik's 14 seasons in Philadelphia are the most ever in an Eagles' uniform
![Bednarik helped the Eagles capture two NFL Championships in 1949 and 1960](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/povrmfarleii3t6eifvm.jpg)
Bednarik helped the Eagles capture two NFL Championships in 1949 and 1960
![Concrete Charlie's eight Pro Bowl selections are the most in franchise history](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/nj3wdrpn5p2d950ylkvz.jpg)
Concrete Charlie's eight Pro Bowl selections are the most in franchise history
![A Philadelphia sports legend, Bednarik was beloved by Eagles fans. He returned to Philadelphia during the 2010 season opener to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eagles' 1960 Championship team](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fow23jnchs5fclz3j90e.jpg)
A Philadelphia sports legend, Bednarik was beloved by Eagles fans. He returned to Philadelphia during the 2010 season opener to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eagles' 1960 Championship team
![Bednarik's no-nonsense, physical style of play fit perfectly in the city of Philadelphia, a city that Bednarik called home for his entire life](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ul8tjiin2oqpsqug7quu.jpg)
Bednarik's no-nonsense, physical style of play fit perfectly in the city of Philadelphia, a city that Bednarik called home for his entire life
!["He had that aura, Mr. Eagle, the legend come to life." - Bill Bergey on Bednarik](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dwj144kpg0gfaitv2q41.jpg)
"He had that aura, Mr. Eagle, the legend come to life." - Bill Bergey on Bednarik
![Bednarik and Chip Kelly at the 2013 Maxwell Awards](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lpoqc3sxqtimz67ljkye.jpg)
Bednarik and Chip Kelly at the 2013 Maxwell Awards
![Bednarik and Kelly during an Eagles' Alumni event](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vzrgncbinz0dudszcvmp.jpg)
Bednarik and Kelly during an Eagles' Alumni event
![Bednarik alongside Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie at Eagles Training Camp in 2014](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/r01rwh7pxxfgk21qqjui.jpg)
Bednarik alongside Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie at Eagles Training Camp in 2014
![Bednarik says hello to Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin during 2014 Training Camp](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/daktggkdefx5swgkjqjq.jpg)
Bednarik says hello to Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin during 2014 Training Camp
![Bednarik and his family were in attendance for the Eagles' 2013 home opener against San Diego](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dojtfjzlwn6fbudpug6i.jpg)
Bednarik and his family were in attendance for the Eagles' 2013 home opener against San Diego
![Bednarik's No. 60 will never be worn by another Eagle. It hangs in the rafters of Lincoln Financial Field](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/sjaa6zqnzsfhrnff9xu6.jpg)
Bednarik's No. 60 will never be worn by another Eagle. It hangs in the rafters of Lincoln Financial Field
!["Chuck wasn't made of the same material as the rest of us, I'm sure of that." - Eagles cornerback Tom Brookshier](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/gdugvvrdvap3efywx0ds.jpg)
"Chuck wasn't made of the same material as the rest of us, I'm sure of that." - Eagles cornerback Tom Brookshier
!["When I go out there, I want to be the greatest football player who ever lived." - Chucck Bednarik](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cnc2oigyhyc0obckwkxs.jpg)
"When I go out there, I want to be the greatest football player who ever lived." Â - Chucck Bednarik
![Chuck and Emma Bednarik with their daughters Charlene, Donna, Pamela, and Carol in 1959](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/k0vkpf1ewq1oejh8u1ve.jpg)
Chuck and Emma Bednarik with their daughters Charlene, Donna, Pamela, and Carol in 1959
![Jerry Williams and Chuck Bednarik in 1969](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eav1klixopnqacj7tuh8.jpg)
Jerry Williams and Chuck Bednarik in 1969
![Chuck Bednarik in 1976](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kuepecl7y1ggamyuw9ff.jpg)
Chuck Bednarik in 1976
![The Bednarik family in 1959](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/jnspvdvxgqmtw1ytnk6d.jpg)
The Bednarik family in 1959
![Bednarik is announced to the crowd in 1984](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eki2daqf5c9fhupsa97x.jpg)
Bednarik is announced to the crowd in 1984
![A sideline shot of Bednarik](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kplxtq8bpiis6clf4r8c.jpg)
A sideline shot of Bednarik
![Eagles head coach Joe Kuharick with Chuck Bednarik](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/grrjg4vksiplqgm01niu.jpg)
Eagles head coach Joe Kuharick with Chuck Bednarik
![Bednarik with Ballantine Brewing Vice President, Carl Badenhausen in 1965](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ddmjolsxsndc9qccvavc.jpg)
Bednarik with Ballantine Brewing Vice President, Carl Badenhausen in 1965
![Bednarik giving his Hall Of Fame induction speech](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uzckwr6bv4um8az2xmw8.jpg)
Bednarik giving his Hall Of Fame induction speech
![Coach Earle "Greasy" Neale with Bednarik in Canton, Ohio](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vqnidpt1imnbgcsvumhi.jpg)
Coach Earle "Greasy" Neale with Bednarik in Canton, Ohio
![Chuck Bednarik's headshot](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ge2m4lhkpiunao8kywnf.jpg)
Chuck Bednarik's headshot
![Bednarik getting ready to snap the ball for his photo](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/kzchvdnxi9eudtzsiars.jpg)
Bednarik getting ready to snap the ball for his photo
![Bednarik making the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/jj069goz4xldzljhivzs.jpg)
Bednarik making the tackle
![Bednarik signing his contract](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/iym1ehepkqglu5tkyxfi.jpg)
Bednarik signing his contract
![Bednarik celebrating after a great play](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fy1utqjpjcs4wougyzs4.jpg)
Bednarik celebrating after a great play
![Bednarik getting ready for the season](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ehrzp7doung4x58ho0id.jpg)
Bednarik getting ready for the season
![Bednarik working on his snaps](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/yfiyusemr2um4gwdvlp0.jpg)
Bednarik working on his snaps
![A sideline view of Bednarik](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vjipguwea1nnp87sisvz.jpg)
A sideline view of Bednarik
![Bednarik served in the United States Army Air Forces](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/isal1tnrcv1ujj5pcftx.jpg)
Bednarik served in the United States Army Air Forces
![Bednarik in his Hall Of Fame jacket](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/r0ykglswyr6xzfbwn6oj.jpg)
Bednarik in his Hall Of Fame jacket
![Bednarik with his Hall Of Fame bust](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/t8pagjvb8cvqzqnlkzkv.jpg)
Bednarik with his Hall Of Fame bust
![Bednarik signing some posters for the Hall Of Fame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/tq95efacr8zdz8x1ahij.jpg)
Bednarik signing some posters for the Hall Of Fame
![Check Bednarik passed away at the age of 89](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/roiiyydqbyyoa7mzf2zy.jpg)
Check Bednarik passed away at the age of 89