If You Read One Thing Today, Let it Be This Extensive Bio of Merrill Reese
Today feels like a slow day. Maybe that’s because Kyle and I are both under the weather and it’s freezing outside and I feel like my throat is made of molten lava, but who knows? If you’re feeling like me today, you’re probably in the mood for a good longread. The Eagles got you with an extended bio of Merrill Reese.
Written by social media coordinator Jenn Pirri, the piece details Reese’s childhood, time in the Navy, history with the Eagles, the pre-game prep he still does today, and much more, in honor of his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame this year. It even comes with a highlight reel:
And a pull quote from Kevin Negandhi sums up how pretty much every Philadelphia fan feels:
“There are five voices that take me back to my childhood. My parents, Harry Kalas, Gene Hart and Merrill Reese. When I think of my favorite Eagles moments, I have his booming voice in my head, losing his mind, reaching a certain high pitch and man, that really soothes my heart.”
Reese and former Eagle Jeremiah Trotter will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame at Monday Night Football against the Packers this week.