This Day in Philly Sports History - December 13, 2024

It's a Feel Good Friday! Scott Laughton had all 4 goals in the Flyers 4-1 over the Red Wings last night. The Sixers new arena was approved by City Council yesterday as they are set to take on the Pacers at their old arena tonight. Will Jo play? It's trending that way. The Eagles should be at full strength for Sunday's big game. Today's Reverse Advent Calendar Item of the Day is - Bar Soap 25 Days of Kindness - Offer to read to your kid's class or if they're older see if you can give career advice or volunteer somehow. Today's Question of the Day is "Who is the best athlete to play their entire career in Philly?" We have a doubleheader today. First on this day in 1994 Willie Burton becomes an unlikely 50 point scorer as he dropped 53 on his former team in the Sixers 105-90 win over the Heat. Then on this day in 2020 the Eagles upset the Saints 24-21. Jalen Hurts made is first career start going 17-30 with a TD and running for 106. Miles Sanders ran for 115 and 2 TDs. Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531 The 2nd Annual Gift/Food Drive is underway.  Donations can be made here: ⁠https://gofund.me/ba9269b8⁠ Check out the Philly Sports History Portal for access to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame New Digital Archive ⁠https://sites.google.com/phillyhall.org/phillysportshistory⁠ Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order The Clashing Conferences Podcast brings together the everyday passion of REAL fans and their not so friendly friends for the purpose of real life sports entertainment.  Available wherever you get your pods and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLVSg7IjPpQ93iTUPb-KIg