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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Super Bowl champion gifts legendary Eagles radio announcer Merrill Reese special gift
Merrill Reese might be one of the most well-known figures in Philly sports despite never stepping on the field to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, and the legendary broadcaster has developed an awesome relationship with one of the team's top stars. The 82 year old has been the radio voice of the Birds for nearly five decades and he's become a cult hero in the city for his many memorable calls. However, besides the fact that Reese is great at his job, Philadelphia players love the man and that includes superstar quarterback Jalen Hurts. While many in the media doubted the Birds when the team took a chance on Hurts in the second round after coming out of Alabama and Oklahoma, Reese has always kept it real about his abilities and was incredibly supportive in the build up to last year's Super Bowl LIX title. With the 2025 NFL season drawing closer, Hurts was kind enough to gift Reese with a special autographed pair of the Eagles star's Jordan Brand cleats that included a message for his friend. 'To M. Reese, you saw it when no one else could. - Love Always,' Hurts wrote (via JAKIB Sports). It's a simple gesture, but one that shows how much Hurts has enjoyed his time in Philadelphia so far and will only continue to become more of a legend as he succeeds further. MORE EAGLES NEWS: Philadelphia Eagles have big plans for star cornerback to shut down top NFL wide receivers Philadelphia Eagles hint at Lincoln Financial Field changes after NFL survey leaks Philadelphia Eagles star delivers massive warning shot to NFL teams Eagles need Jalen Hurts to improve in one category in 2025 to win another Super Bowl
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Eagles radio call of their dominant 2025 Super Bowl victory was electric
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs en route to their second Super Bowl in franchise history on Sunday. Even though the 2025 Super Bowl ended 40-22, it was not as close as the score indicated, with the Eagles shutting out the Chiefs for the first two quarters. For Eagles fans, hearing long-time radio announcers Merrill Reese and Mike Quick call the final seconds of the game was surely an emotional experience. And the call of the final moments did not disappoint, as Reese and Quick counted down the seconds as the Eagles were crowned Super Bowl champions. 'The greatest Eagles' team in modern history. Eagles fans, savor it and rejoice!' THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ARE SUPER BOWL 59 CHAMPIONS MERRILL REESE AND MIKE QUICK ON THE CALL — Nick Piccone (@_piccone) February 10, 2025
