On March 21, 2015 the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL community were notified Chuck Bednarik passed away at the age of 89. He is most known for knocking New York Giants halfback Frank Gifford out at Yankee Stadium late in the 1960 NFL season. The hit caused a fumble which the Eagles recovered and wrapped up the victory for Philadelphia. Bednarik was from Bethleham, PA and was a scholar where he attended the University of Pennsylvania. He helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to 1948 and 1960 NFL Championships. At age 35 in 1960 due to injuries Concrete Charlie also played offense as a center and of course linebacker on defense. He was truly the last of 60 minute men in the NFL. Chuck Bednarik also participated in World War II. I guess he was would you call a renaissance man. His number 60 retired jersey hangs high atop Lincoln Finacial Field. He is considered one of the greatest Philadelphia Eagles ever, if not the greatest of all time. 54 years and counting since the franchise won a championship. As Bednarik would make the final tackle at Franklin Field to secure the 1960 title vs. Green Bay. May Chuck Bednarik rest in peace.
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