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Confirmed: ESPN will bring up throwing snowballs at Santa on Christmas
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Stephen J. Nesbitt - The Athletic
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Chad Jennings - The Athletic
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What's the history behind Eagles fans and Santa Claus?
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The Athletic on Instagram: This paragraph will infuriate almost every Philadelphian who reads it: For decades, the city's fans were defined by bad behavior. Philly fans were not just vicious and vulgar —
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Santa Looks To Bury The Hatchet With A Snowball In Hilarious Eagles Video - CBS Philadelphia
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A kinder, gentler Philly sports fan? Here's hoping.
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Aaron Nola is at his best when it matters most - The Athletic
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Andy McCullough - The Athletic
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Phillies first-inning HRs last 2 nights: - The Athletic
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Eagles resurrect 'snowballs at Santa' ahead of Christmas game
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The legend of Frank Olivo, and the day they threw snowballs at Santa Claus
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