This Day in Philly Sports History

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of the Philadelphia Eagles, focusing on Jalen Hurts' performance and the team's mindset. He also highlights Kyle Schwarber's commitment to the Phillies and reflects on significant historical moments for the Flyers and Sixers. The episode concludes with a tribute to Andy Harmo...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates in Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Eagles and Phillies. He analyzes Kyle Schwarber's new contract with the Phillies and its implications for the team's future. The conversation shifts to the Eagles' recent performance, particularly the defensive line's impact in their last game. Montgomery also addresses the ongoing...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the importance of living in the moment, inspired by a quote from Tyrod Taylor. He reflects on the recent Eagles game, analyzing the team's performance and the struggles of key players like Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown. The conversation highlights the need for changes within the team and emphasizes the strong performance of the defense. Jim also encourages...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery provides a comprehensive recap of the weekend's sports events, including the Flyers' tough loss, the Sixers' mixed results, and Villanova's advancement in the FCS playoffs. He also reflects on significant historical moments in Philly sports history that occurred on December 8th, discusses the Eagles...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Eagles, including player injuries and team dynamics, as well as highlights from the Sixers' recent game. The conversation also delves into significant historical events for the Phillies and Eagles, including key player acquisitions and memorable games. The episode concludes w...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses various topics including a review of the latest episode of Hard Knocks, insights into the Eagles' team dynamics, injury updates, and a look back at significant moments in Eagles history. The episode also highlights community engagement efforts during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of g...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the Eagles' struggles and potential strategies, the Sixers' recent performance, and the Flyers' injury updates. He emphasizes community support for teachers and reflects on significant historical sports moments that occurred on December 3rd. Chapters 00:00 Eagles' Current Challenges and...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on the importance of gratitude during challenging times, especially on Giving Tuesday. He shares personal experiences and emphasizes the need to appreciate what one has while acknowledging the struggles of others. The conversation shifts to the performance of the Philadelphia Eagles, discussing accountability among players and coaches, and the need for a br...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent performances of Philadelphia sports teams, focusing primarily on the Eagles' struggles, coaching concerns, and fan reactions. He also highlights the Flyers' and Sixers' weekend games, providing insights into their performances. The conversation wraps up with a look at historical sports moments and a call for kindness during the holid...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the upcoming Eagles game against the Bears, emphasizing the importance of a win for the team's playoff hopes. He provides insights into the Eagles' performance, key players, and strategies for success. The conversation also touches on other Philly sports teams, including the Flyers and Sixers, and reflects on historical Thanksgiving Day games featu...

In this Thanksgiving episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery reflects on gratitude, discusses the Eagles' historical performances on Thanksgiving, and highlights the legacy of Steve Van Buren, one of the franchise's all-time greats. The episode combines personal reflections with sports history, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere for listeners. Chapt...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the latest concerning news about the Eagles, including player injuries and coaching decisions. He reflects on the team's performance, the impact of penalties, and the emotional reactions from fans. The conversation also touches on Thanksgiving traditions, historical sports moments, and the legacy of John Chaney, highlighting his contributions to Temple...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the current state of the Philadelphia Eagles following a disappointing game. He emphasizes the importance of learning from past mistakes while remaining present in the moment. The conversation delves into the media's role in shaping narratives, the accountability of coaching staff, and the need for discipline within the team. As Thanksgiving approaches...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery reflects on a disappointing weekend for Philadelphia sports, focusing primarily on the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys where they blew a 21-0 lead. He discusses the implications of this loss for the team's season, the performance of various players, and the coaching staff's decisions. Additionally, he touches on the Union's playoff exit, the Sixers'...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the health of the Eagles as they prepare for a crucial game against the Cowboys, reflecting on memorable moments from their rivalry. He highlights the Sixers' recent performance, particularly Tyrese Maxey's standout game, and shares insights on the Flyers' entertaining play. The conversation shifts to college sports, focusing on the Big Five ri...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Eagles, including injury reports and the anticipation for the upcoming game against the Cowboys. He reflects on the historical significance of the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry and shares insights on the Sixers' recent struggles. The conversation also covers the Phillies' offseason moves and the impact of Bobby Abreu on Philly sp...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the latest updates on the Eagles, including Lane Johnson's injury and the upcoming game against the Cowboys. He also covers the Sixers' performance, highlights the importance of Bryce Harper in the Phillies' lineup, and reflects on Michael Jack Schmidt's achievements. The conversation shif...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery shares motivational insights, highlights from the Sixers and Eagles, and reflects on significant historical moments in Philadelphia sports. He emphasizes the importance of taking action now rather than procrastinating, especially as the Thanksgiving season approaches. The episode also features discussions on Tyrese...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses the Eagles' impressive defensive performance against the Lions, the struggles of the offense, and the outcomes of the Sixers and Flyers games over the weekend. He also reflects on significant moments in Philly sports history and expresses gratitude for the Eagles' consistent performance as they he...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the upcoming Eagles game against the Lions, player updates, and the dynamics within the team, particularly focusing on AJ Brown's comments about the offense. He also reflects on significant historical moments in Philadelphia sports, including the Eagles' past games and the Sixers' performances. The episode features a segment on hypothetical scenarios invol...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery discusses various topics including AJ Brown's recent comments about the Eagles' performance, the coaching staff's responsibilities, and a retrospective on Randall Cunningham's impact on the game. The episode also covers significant events in Philly sports history, including the Eagles' past game...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery discusses the recent Eagles game against the Packers, emphasizing the team's ability to win in challenging situations. He reflects on the importance of appreciating the current success of the Eagles without needing to quantify it against past teams. The conversation also touches on mental health awareness in sports, particularly regarding players' well-being...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness in sports, reflecting on the recent tragedy involving Marshawn Kneeland. He encourages listeners to check in on themselves and others. The conversation then shifts to a recap of the Eagles' tough win against the Packers, highlighting key players and moments. Looking ahead, Jim discusses the upcoming game again...

In this episode of 'This Day in Philly Sports History,' host Jim Montgomery recaps the weekend's sports events, focusing on the Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers. He discusses the Eagles' upcoming game, the performance of the Sixers, and reflects on significant moments in Philly sports history, including the tragic loss of Flyers goalie Pelle Lindbergh and memorable plays from past Eagles...

In this episode, Jim Montgomery celebrates the 2025 Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame inductees, shares updates on the Flyers and Sixers, discusses the Eagles' health and upcoming games, reflects on historical sports moments from November 7th, and explores AI predictions for future Hall of Fame inductees. The conversation highlights the significance of these events in Philadelphia sports history an...