Schwarber Home Run Extravaganza Overshadows Eagles Home Opener

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their home opener against the Dallas Cowboys, Kyle Schwarber is keeping the focus on the Phillies.

The Phillies, who were swept out of Citi Field in New York, returned home to play the Braves in Philadelphia. As the panic set in for Phillies fans over the annihilation they suffered at the hand of the Mets, and watched their lead shrink to four games for first place in the National League East, Kyle Schwarber eased the fans' angst by belting four Home runs. The Phillies crushed the Atlanta Braves 19-4. More good news is the Mets lost to the Miami Marlins Thursday night, putting the Phillies' division lead back to five games.

Eagles fans can’t wait to face the Micah Parsons-less Cowboys in the Thursday night opener for the 2025 NFL season. The stage is set for the Eagles to raise the Super Bowl banner at the Linc prior to the Kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys. Mr, Negadelphia will have The Locker Room crew as his guest at the game. Labor Day weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim will be a blast.

On Saturday’s show, Producer Nick Earnshaw and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dave Klemic will join me in the studio. We will be giving away Phillies tickets to Sunday night's game against the Braves courtesy of Pennsauken Spine and Rehab to lucky Listeners. Tune in for details on how to win these seats in Row Four behind the dugout!! Phillies vs Braves talk, plus we will preview the Eagles-Cowboys game.

On Sunday’s show, Producer Alex Berardis and Mr. Negadelphia P.J. Corda join me in the studio. We have a busy show but first we go “On the Mound” with former Phillies pitcher Tommy Greene brought to you by Blitz’s Market in Ocean City. Tommy gives us his thoughts on the Phillies and previews Sunday’s game. Next, we get the first “Keys to the Game” of the 2025 NFL season with Fox 29 News sports anchor Scott Grayson brought to you by Blitz’s Market in OC. Grayson gives us his impressions on the Eagles' opening game. Finally, we bring back my “Fantasy Football Guru” Brian Hartley brought to you by Charlie's Bar in Somers Point.

All that and more this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to Noon on 97.3 FM ESPN radio South Jersey.

New Jersey High School Graduates Who Played Games For Philadelphia Eagles

According to Pro Football Reference, of the 1,430 men who have played regular-season games in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform, only 50 have graduated from New Jersey High Schools. Here are some of the biggest names from New Jersey who played games for the Eagles

(NOTE: Quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Joe Callahan did not make the list because they only appeared in Preseason games with the Eagles)

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