Eagles vs. Rolling Stone 1978 Softball Game

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I noticed in 'Today in Eagles' History' that this was the day the infamous softball game with the Rolling Stone Magazine staff was played. I also realized that we didn't have a thread dedicated to this game, which has become a much talked about legendary tale. I thought I'd post something to commemorate the event, so here's just one article about the game that Soda has on Eagles Online Central:

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/...s/RS78Rage.pdf

[Ive always been a dreamer]

BTW - I love the first part of that article where it talks about the slimmy intimidation tactics that the Rolling Stones' players used such as visiting Don and Glenn's houses the evening prior to the game. I guess all was fair in game and war.

Does anyone remember this or is my brain 'freyed'? I just quickly scanned the article, but didn't see anything in it - but, didn't they actually kidnap Glenn's cat?

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According to Glenn and Don, they tried to kidnap Glenn's cat Charlie, but apparently came away with only scratches! I believe Glenn said something like "Never try to kidnap a cat with the same name as you" (referring to Rolling Stone writer Charlie Young.) Young et al did admit to sneaking to Glenn's home and leaving a note threatening his cat on the door three nights before the game, but have never admitted to an actual abduction attempt. This note was left alongside others that declared the Eagles to be "sissies."

And then, of course, the Eagles SCHOOLED those Rolling Stone guys on game day!

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Rolling Stone even has video of it!

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdail...-and-softball/

And here are some photos besides those in the articles- WARNING: Image-heavy!

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Hmm, it seems the video is no longer available on Rolling Stone's site. BOOO!!!! It was awesome!! I tried to save it when they posted it, but they disallowed downloading of it, and now it's gone forever. THAT SUCKS.

ETA: I found this on the site, but I can't seem to get the videos to play. Anyone else have any luck?

http://www.rollingstone.com/cms/home...ontainer_58998

ETA again: I finally find a video link and it takes me to some spiel about Michael Jackson and their tribute issue for him! I feel tricked into watching an ad. I'm going to send an e-mail complaining.

If you'd like to complain too, send an e-mail to editors@rollingstone.com with your name and location and make your displeasure known!

[Prettymaid]

That's funny Soda, because I'm just home for lunch and was trying to bring it up with no luck. Too bad. Oh well, you tried!

Oh and thanks for the pics! I'll have to read the articles when I have more time.

Good topic Dreamer!

[Scarlet Sun]

I wonder what position Peter Cetera played

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Centerfield.

He and Tim were second only to Glenn in total runs scored! In fact, together, those three scored 10 of the Eagles' 15 points.

[Mrs Henley]

I always loved this article!
Poor Charlie...(the cat I mean)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I am reviving this thread in recognition of today being the 33rd anniversary of the infamous Eagles vs. Rolling Stone softball game. For those of you who may not be familiar with the details about this game, I would encourage you to read this thread. This is entertaining stuff!