1968 Philadelphia Eagles season
| 1968 Philadelphia Eagles season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Joe Kuharich |
| Owner | Jerry Wolman |
| Home field | Franklin Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–12 |
| Division place | 4th NFL Capitol |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1968 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 36th in the league. They failed to improve on their previous output of 6–7–1, winning only two games. The fans expected to get O.J. Simpson if they went winless. They went 2-12, but the Buffalo Bills went 1-12-1 and got Simpson with the 1st Pick. The Eagles were on target for a winless season at 0–11 until they won their twelfth game. They were the first team in the NFL proper to lose eleven consecutive games in one season since their own 1936 season, though in the AFL the 1962 Oakland Raiders lost their first thirteen games.
Philadelphia sports fans are noted for their fervent devotion to their teams, leading to perennially high expectations. When Philadelphia teams fall short of expectations, their fans are not shy about voicing their displeasure. One of the most infamous incidents in Philadelphia sports history came at halftime of the final game of the 1968 season. After a dismal season, the Eagles were on their way to losing to the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles had planned a Christmas pageant for halftime of the December 15 game, but the condition of the field was too poor. Instead, the team asked a fan dressed as Santa Claus to run onto the field to celebrate with a group of cheerleaders. The fans, in no mood to celebrate, loudly booed and threw snowballs at "Santa Claus."
A recap of the scoring plays and the game scores by quarters during the year. The record after the team's name reflects this games outcome also.
Sunday, September 15, 1968
Played at Lambeau Field on grass in 67F degrees with an 11 MPH wind
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