This Day in Philly Sports History - January 7, 2026 - Doubling Down

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Eagles' playoff prospects, the performance of Tanner McKee and Jalen Hurts, and the Flyers' recent game. He reflects on historical playoff moments for the Eagles and the impact of the 1983 NBA championship on Philadelphia sports culture. The episode also features listener engagement and trivia questions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement02:50 Tanner McKee and Jalen Hurts Discussion06:11 Eagles Playoff Outlook and Team Health09:07 Flyers Game Recap and Team Dynamics11:52 Eagles Historical Playoff Moments15:11 What If Wednesday: Eagles' Future Scenarios18:02 Turning Point: 1983 NBA Championship and Its Impact📞 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