Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles…

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

1. Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles… Marker

Inscription. Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles from 1971 through two playoff games in January 2003. Biggest of their 11 playoff games at the Vet was a 20-7 win over the bitter rival Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game before 70,696 roaring fans, January 11, 1981.

Erected 2005 by The Philadelphia Phillies.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2003.

Location. 39° 54.326′ N, 75° 10.329′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is on Pattison Avenue west of South 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Following the last out of the 2003 season… (here, next to this marker); Joe Brown (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Stadium (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Joe Brown (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003.

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(about 500 feet away); The Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

2. Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles… Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.