Philly loves getting the last laugh, especially when that laugh is over our incessantly cruel sibling, New York City. Just 90 miles away, there is no shortage of mutual hatred between us.
With the recent acquisitions of athletes Nnamdi Asomugha, Hunter Pence and Rodgers-Cromartie, PHL is playing by NYC rules. We’ve now fully adapted the New York mentality, and straight up beat them at their own game in the process. Here’s to athletes choosing Broad St. over Broadway for years to come. Now let’s get some rings so New York can watch the ticker tape fall on Broad.
Here’s a timeline so you can better appreciate the recent domination Philadelphia is displaying over New York City.
September 2007 – Mets lose 12 of 17 games to finish season and blow 7 game lead. Phils clinch first division title since 1993 on last day of season
September 2008 – Mets lead division by 3 games with 15 games left to play. Phils win division and Mets miss playoffs on the last day of the season. Phils go on to win World Series.
December 2008 – Eagles defeat Giants 20-14
January 2009 – Eagles defeat Giants 23-11 in New York to advance to NFC Championship
November 2009 – Eagles beat down Giants 40-17
December 2009 – Eagles defeat Giants 45-38
April 2010 – Flyers defeat Rangers in last game of the season in a shootout to clinch playoff berth over Rangers. Flyers go on to win the Eastern Conference.
November 2010 – Eagles beat Giants 27-17 with Vick at quarterback
December 2010 – Cliff Lee unexpectedly signs with the Phils for less money and years offered by New York
December 2010 – Eagles win 38-31 in what most describe as one of the greatest NFL comebacks ever. Instantly dubbed Miracle at the New Meadowlands II.
August 2011 – Eagles unexpectedly sign prized free agent Nnamdi Asomugha when Jets were confident they would sign him
*Obviously, the Phils losing to the Yanks in the 2009 World Series isn’t relevant
Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated
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