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January 11, 2004- McNabb converts on 4th and 26

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
January 11, 2019
Photo Credit: Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons License
Seen here is Eagles legend Donovan McNabb (#5) calling an audible for the offense at the line of scrimmage.

On this day in 2004, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was able to convert a 4th and 26 scenario in the NFC Divisional Playoff round. This game, against the Green Bay Packers, seemed almost impossible for the Eagles to win. Instead of giving up, McNabb stayed confident and hit wide receiver Freddie Mitchell for a 29-yard gain. The Eagles would go on to lose this game, but this play will definitely never be forgotten.

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Zachary Kaye
Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
Zachary Kaye is a 17 year old Senior at Colonia High School, with his birthday on September 30. He plays football for the school and is a captain of the team. When not playing, he is a huge sports fan and enjoys watching sports. One of his favorite activities during the NFL season is participating in Fantasy Football with his friends. His favorite sports teams are the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, the MLB New York Mets, and the NBA Philadelphia 76ers. Another hobby of his is to watch movies, mainly superhero ones. His favorite movies are Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Thor Ragnarok. Kaye is very big into music and his favorite artist is the singer/rapper Post Malone, although he enjoys almost all genres. He Lives at home with his mother and his sister. He is not sure of a major yet and hopes to go to either Quinnipiac University or Rowan University and find a passion for something within the next few years.
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January 11, 2004- McNabb converts on 4th and 26