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Mourning Brookshier's Passing
Former Eagles great defensive back Tom Brookshier passed away on Jan. 29 at the age of 78 and the organization sends out its condolences to Mr. Brookshier's family and friends.
A cornerback with the Eagles in 1953, Mr. Brookshier made an immediate impact with 8 interceptions that season -- a team record that he still holds with Bibbles Bawel (1952) -- beginning a career with the Eagles in which he went on to become one of the best players in franchise history. Mr. Brookshier played with the Eagles until 1961 ...
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Remembering Jim Johnson
Jim Johnson lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 28 at the age of 68.
A veteran of 22 years as an NFL assistant, Jim Johnson was regarded as one of the top defensive masterminds in National Football League history. Over the last decade, he gained a great deal of praise as the orchestrator of the renowned Eagles defense. His aggressive style kept Philadelphia at or near the top of the NFL in nearly every major defensive category since joining Andy Reid's staff on January 22, 1999.
Coaches, players and others share their reaction in our Jim Johnson Tribute section.
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