Jeffrey Lurie Joins Eagles Hall, Thanks Fans

WHO:

SB Nation - Jeffrey Lurie is the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and took over the team in 1994.

SB Nation - Lurie is 75 years old.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie thanked Eagles coaches, players, front-office staff, and everyone who has represented the organization.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie called Eagles fans “the most passionate and deserving sports fans on the planet.”

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said leading the organization had been “a privilege of a lifetime.”

WHAT:

SB Nation - The Eagles announced that Lurie would be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie described his induction as a moment of “immense pride” and an “incredible honor.”

SB Nation - The article says Lurie helped guide the Eagles to two Super Bowl wins over the preceding decade.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said the Eagles Autism Foundation had raised more than $60 million for innovative autism research and care programs.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said the team’s goal was to bring world championships to Philadelphia and celebrate with parades down Broad Street.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles described Lurie’s ownership experience as transforming the franchise.

WHERE:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie referred to speaking on the Art Museum steps during the Eagles’ Parade of Champions.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said the team hoped to celebrate championships with parades down Broad Street in Philadelphia.

WHEN:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie referenced the Parade of Champions in February 2018.

SB Nation - Lurie took over the Eagles in 1994.

WHY:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said he was grateful to the people whose contributions supported the team’s success and thanked fans for their support.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said worldwide support for the Eagles Autism Foundation helped fund autism research and care programs.

HOW:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Lurie said fans’ generosity and commitment extended beyond football into the community.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles Autism Foundation’s fundraising supported innovative autism research and care programs.

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that owner Jeffrey Lurie will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, calling his ownership transformative; Lurie, who took over in 1994, said the honor fills him with immense pride. He thanked the coaches, players, staff, and fans, calling Eagles supporters “the most passionate and deserving sports fans on the planet” and saying leading the organization had been a privilege of a lifetime. Lurie also highlighted the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has raised more than $60 million for autism research and care, and said the team’s goal remains winning championships and celebrating with parades down Broad Street.