Philadelphia Eagles Fans Seek to Move Past Infamous Santa Snowball Incident

Despite the incident that tarnished their reputation, the Eagles and their fans continue to embrace the Christmas spirit.

Philadelphia Eagles fans, known for their infamous snowball incident with Santa Claus in 1968, are trying to move past the event that has tarnished their reputation for nearly six decades.
The incident occurred during a particularly disappointing season for the Eagles, leading to frustrated fans pelting a stand-in Santa with snowballs during a halftime show.
Despite the negative image, the Eagles and their fans continue to celebrate Christmas, with team members releasing Christmas albums in consecutive seasons.
Long-time Eagles journalist Ray Didinger encourages fans not to let the incident bother them anymore, stating that it's not representative of the Philadelphia fanbase.
The snowball incident, initially a minor footnote in 1968, has snowballed into a national story over the years, often brought up during Christmas season broadcasts.