#40
Tom Brookshier

Remembered by many fans today for his long career as a sports broadcaster, cornerback Tom Brookshier, who played for the Eagles in 1953 and then from 1956 until 1961, was a star performer on the football field whose career was cut short at its height by injury.

Brookie was chosen by the Eagles in the 10th round of the 1953 draft out...

#39
Bill Mackrides

In an undistinguished field at #39, quarterback Bill Mackrides, who played for the Eagles from 1947 thru 1951, is the choice as Greatest Eagle by the Number.

A native Philadelphian who attended West Philadelphia High School, Bill was selected by the Eagles in the 2nd round of the 1947 draft out of Nevada-Reno. As backup to Tommy...

#38
Sam Baker

Kicker Loris Hoskins (Sam) Baker, who played for the Eagles from 1964 thru 1969, was recognized both for his punting and placekicking skills and, in fact, was one of the finest all-purpose kickers in NFL history.

Surprisingly, Sam didn’t placekick at all at Oregon State, where he played fullback and became the school’s all-time rushing leader...

#37
Tom Woodeshick

Hard-nosed fullback Tom Woodeshick, who played for the Eagles from 1963 thru 1971, was an outstanding and memorable player during a low period in the team’s history.

Woody was chosen by the Eagles in the 8th round of the 1963 draft out of West Virginia, upon the recommendation of Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren. The Wilkes-Barre, PA...

#36
Brian Westbrook

Considered too small to be a feature back in the NFL when he came out of college, Brian Westbrook, who has played for the Eagles since 2002, has become one of the best all-purpose running backs in the league as well as one of the most productive in the team’s history.

After playing at Villanova, where in 1998 he became the first...