On November 2nd, 2008, vs Seattle Seahawks, tackle Todd Herremans became the first Eagle offensive lineman in 74 years to catch a TD pass when he snagged a 1-yd TD pass from Donovan McNabb.
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On November 1st, 1981, Flyers defenseman Bob “the Count” Dailey suffered a career-ending ankle injury while colliding with Buffalo Sabres Tony McKegney on an icing touch-up in a Flyers 6-2 loss.
Did you know… Flyers defenseman Bob Dailey was nicknamed “Moose” while with the Vancouver Canucks. Upon his trade to Philly, Flyers defenseman Andre “Moose” Dupont approached Dailey and told him there’s only one Moose in this locker room. Dailey had his suit over his shoulder and Dupont said he looked like “the Count” from Sesame Street. The nickname followed Dailey for the rest of his career.
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On October 28th, 2009 Phillies hurler Cliff Lee threw a Game 1 World Series gem against the New York Yankees. Lee’s complete game 6-1 win earned him a spot in the record books as the 1st MLB pitcher to throw a complete World Series game with zero earned runs, zero walks, and 10 strike outs. Though the Phils lost the series to the Yankees 4 games to 2, Cliff Lee picked up both Phillies wins.
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On October 29th, 2008, Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge struck out Tampa Bay Rays Eric Hinske to give the Phillies a game 5 4-3 win at Citizen’s Bank Park, and their 2nd World Series Championship. Cole Hamels was named World Series MVP. The World Series Championship also ended a 25-year championship drought for the City of Philadelphia (100 consecutive championship-less seasons).
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On October 23rd, 2005 vs. San Diego Chargers, Eagles Quintin Mikell blocked a FG and teammate Matt Ware returned it 65 yards for a TD. It was the first blocked FG returned for a TD in Eagles team history.
On October 23rd, 1993, the Phillies lost the 1993 World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays when Joe Carter hit a walk-off 3-run homer off Mitch Williams to win the series 4 games to 2.

