This Day in Philly Sports History - December 17, 2025 - Temple Wins a Bowl Game

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of the Eagles as they approach the playoffs, emphasizing the importance of Jalen Hurts in their upcoming games. He also provides updates on the Flyers and Phillies, reflecting on their recent performances and future prospects. The conversation includes historical sports moments, such as the retirement of Billy Cunningham's jersey and the Temple Owls' bowl victory. Additionally, Jim engages in a 'What If Wednesday' segment, pondering the impact of Mean Joe Green on the Eagles' franchise. The episode concludes with a recap of the day's events and a look ahead to future games.Chapters00:00 Eagles' Current Season Overview05:12 Flyers and Phillies Updates10:01 Historical Sports Moments19:51 What If Wednesday: Mean Joe Green21:46 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook📞 Leave your text or voicemail thoughts and opinions on the Back to the Phuture Voice/Text Line @ 267-495-8531💬 The Discord Channel is now live. Stop by and say hello. https://discord.gg/8vJUv62ZRW👕 Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use the promo code JIMMONTGOMERY for 10% off of your order ⛓️ Lotwyn 3D-Printed Hype Chains. Bring the hype to every moment that matters. Got to Lotwyn.com explore the shop or reach out if you want something custom made. Use Promo Code TCCPOD for 10% off.🎙️ 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 @TheClashingConferences🏈 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