On this day in 2012 the Temple Owls defeated the #5 ranked Duke Blue Devils 78-73 at the Wells Fargo Center.  Khalif Wyatt led all scorers with 22 points.

On this day in 1981 the Eagles beat the Vikings 31-16 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.  The Vikings jumped out 14-0 before the Eagles defense took over.  At the end of the day they forced 8 turnovers in what tunred out to be a very sloppy game at the Vet.

On this day in 2012 the Flyers lost to the Rangers 3-2 in the Winter Classic played at Citizen's Bank Park.  It also was Eric Lindros' return to Philly as he played for the Flyers in the alumni game associated with the Winter Classic

On this day in 1935 the Temple Owls and Tulane Green Wave played in the inaugural Sugar Bowl.  The game was played in the old Tulane Stadium and the "home" team won 20-14.  Temple wouldn't make another bowl game until 1979. 

On this day in 2000, the Eagles beat the Buccaneers 21-3 in the NFC Wildcard game.  The win was Andy Reid's and Donovan McNabb's first playoff wins as Eagles.  This game directly led to me purchasing season tickets to the Birds.

On this day in 1995 the Eagles beat the Lions 58-37 at the Vet in the NFC wildcard game.  The Eagles came out motivated after Detroit's All-Pro tackle, Lomas Brown, guaranteed a victory and disrespected the Eagles players. 

On this day in 2009 the Temple Owls lost to the UCLA Bruins 30-21 in the Eagle Bank Bowl in Washington, D.C.  It was the Owls' first bowl game since 1979 but wouldn't be their last duirng the next 10 years. 

On this day in 2008 the Eagles received late Christmas gifts from the Raiders and Texans and suddenly were in a win and get in scenario in their game vs the Cowboys.  The came out and dominated 44-6 and ultimately went on an improbable run to the NFC Championship Game.

On this day in 2009 the Eagles beat the Broncos 30-27 in what would turn out to be Donovan McNabb's final home game as an Eagle.  He went 20-35 for 332 yards, 3 TDs, and interception and fumble.

On this day in 1960 the Eagles defeated the Packers 17-13 to win the NFL Championship.  It was the only playoff defeat for legendary coach Vince Lombardi and the last time Eagles would be champs until 57 years later.