This used to be our playground....

[EagleGreen]

I think one of those pics was showing a little of Michael Irvin's brain tissue stuck in the concrete!

Seriously, as much a the Linc rules, I will miss the Vet because it is where first saw my beloved Eagles live and in person at the age of 20.  I took my uncle (FS'64) and his friend to a preseason game in 1988 against the Jets (tickets in the 700 level were $20).  Since then the Vet has held so many memories for me.  Sure it sucked as a facility, but it is where the tough as nails Eagle fans tortured opposing teams (an often the Eagles).  Somehow I always got some perverse pride from the 700 level and our turf everyone was a fraid of.

Bye Bye Buddy, Bye Bye Big Clyde, Bye Bye 4th & 1 (twice!), Bye Bye Wes & Andre!  

EG
(At least we now have 4th & 26).

[BigEd76]

Looks like nobody wanted the gigantic out-of-warranty Phanavisions...  

[JTrotterFan]

That rat infested POS stadium holds some of the greatest times of my entire childhood and after. I spent half my life there, it feels like.   I feel like you just talked bad about my mom.

Believe me, i spent plenty of time in that place.  I can't say i miss it.  I think towards the future and the christening of Cit Bank Park with a World Championship for the Philles this fall.  And next season, the Eagles rolling thru to the Super Bowl at the Linc.  
I have my share of memories from the Vet...but i'm not losing any sleep over it's impending death.

[henchmanUK]

I truly am honored to say that I was able to attend that mighty arena.

Me too.  

[AE]

I don't see much of a difference from when I attended the games.  What gives?

[Sgt PSN]

Looks like nobody wanted the gigantic out-of-warranty Phanavisions...  

It's hard to beleive that when the Vet opened, they were state of the art screens and also the biggest in pro sports.  

[Syracuse]

That is so farging sad.
I feel like I was just kicked in the stomach.

[ballhawkdawk]

That is so farging sad.
I feel like I was just kicked in the stomach.

The Vet's crappy turf used to be our 12th man. Ahhhh the memories of opposing teams tripping in open field.....

[mussa]

 its a shame they had to tear it down

[smeags]

i agree with "sapp hater". good riddance. that stadium was horrible and probably spent more time in it then most on this board.


shoot, i remember going to eagles game before the suites were put in and walking around the top of the stadium but i am not upset at all that the dump is going.

[henchmanUK]

i agree with "sapp hater". good riddance. that stadium was horrible and probably spent more time in it then most on this board.


shoot, i remember going to eagles game before the suites were put in and walking around the top of the stadium but i am not upset at all that the dump is going.

Hope you got something nice from The Devil in exchange for your soul.

[BrewCrewLeader]

I can distinctly remember watching them build that place..I always envisioned it being built by circus clowns, due to the odd angles of those blessed ramps    Whats really sad is that I remember what was on that site before the Vet. A bowling alley which was right across the street for the infamous Aquarama that was there, now theres a blast from the past. From where I lived I watch it go up piece by piece, Dad used to take me down to watch them build it, and then when it was finally opened I couldn't resist the lure of going to a Phils game and finding some adult to pretend we were with them in order to get the 50 cent 700 level tickets for 14 and under  

On a side note , this is really weird..lets see  Connie Mack Stadium, Franklin Field, The Vet, and now the Linc...hmmmm back is starting to hurt some now    

[hunt]

i hope they relocate all the rats & cats before the implosion.  

[Susquehanna Birder]

I think the rats are all up in City Hall.

[dpierce]

The Vet's crappy turf used to be our 12th man. Ahhhh the memories of opposing teams tripping in open field.....

I remember the game where Wendell Davis blew out both of his knees...simutaneously.

I guess G_F is gonna have to change the name of the site to GrassField.com...although the name could draw a few blunt smokers.