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== Infamous Moments == === Snowballs at Santa (1968) === The defining moment of Philadelphia's reputation: * '''December 15, 1968*** β Eagles losing season finale * Halftime show featured skinny, reportedly drunk replacement Santa * Fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus * National media outrage * Became permanent stain on city's reputation * Philadelphians largely find it funny === Batteries at J.D. Drew (1999) === * Phillies fans threw batteries at opposing outfielder * Drew had spurned Philadelphia in draft * Confirmed worst fears about Philadelphia * Resulted in increased security measures === Cheering Michael Irvin's Injury (1999) === * Cowboys receiver injured at Veterans Stadium * Fans cheered as he lay motionless * National condemnation * Philadelphia's darkest sports moment === The Veterans Stadium Courtroom === * Veterans Stadium had a holding cell and court * Processed arrests during games * Judge on duty for Eagles games * Symbolized Philadelphia's intensity
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