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Originally Posted by Relentless
40,000 showing up in 10 below zero and staying to the end even when their team loses is much more impressive
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Case in point: Philadelphia Eagles (sans the below zero temps)
Final two home games of this past season, when the Eagles record going into those games was 4-10 and 4-11:
Keep in mind that Lincoln Financial Field has a seating capacity of 68,532 (69,144 with standing room only tickets).
Week 15: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: December 13
Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST
Game weather: 36 °F (2 °C), cloudy
Game attendance: 69,144
Week 16: vs. Washington Redskins
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: December 23
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C), sunny
Game attendance: 69,144
Eagles fans have gotten a bad rep over the years, but one thing that can't be denied is their love of and loyalty to their team...winning or losing.