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Ed Callahan served 28 years in the Navy and has spent his entire life rooting for the Eagles. He spoke to NBC10’s Johnny Archer as he tailgated outside the Linc before the Birds’ big win on Sunday night.

Before the Eagles' big game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, fans packed the parking lot outside the Linc to tailgate.

Among those celebrating was 79-year-old Ed Callahan, a resident of Philly's Mayfair neighborhood who has been named 2025's Eagles Fan of the Year.

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And now, he's going for the gold and is in the running for the NFL's Fan of the Year.

"I’ve know Ed for years," said Frank Pavgouzas. "Ed is more than special. He puts the fan in the Philadelphia eagle

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