February 1, 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to Super Bowl LVII!

And we’re here with some books, films, and other resources to help get you in the spirit. Whether you want to brush up on your Eagles sports history or need a crash course in football fundamentals, we’ve got plenty of resources to keep you preoccupied until the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12, 2023. Go Birds!

It’s a Philly Thing: Eagles Sports History

Get to know your local team! Check out just a few of the books, articles & other resources about the history of the Philadelphia Eagles.

• Game Changers: 50 Greatest Plays in Philadelphia Eagles History
• Last Team Standing: How the Steelers and the Eagles (“The Steagles”) Saved Pro Football During World War II 
• Quick History of the Eagles Fight Song, ‘Fly, Eagles Fly’
• Sunday’s Warriors: The History of the Philadelphia Eagles 
• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Philadelphia Eagles History

Football Fundamentals

Don’t know anything about football? We’ve got you covered so you don’t sound like a rookie.  

• Football for Dummies: Why is that Man Waving a Yellow Hankie?
• Play by Play Football
• Rules of the Game: The complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of All the Sports in the World
• Sports for Dummies: Decoding Football Terminology
• The History of American Football: Its Great Teams, Players & Coaches

Films to Get you in the Spirit 

We’ve got plenty of inspiring football-related flicks (and lots more!) in our DVD collection. 

• Friday Night Lights
• Invincible
• Remember the Titans
• Silver Linings Playbook 
• The Blind Side

Local News Coverage

Stay up to date on the latest local news and information ahead of the big game. The Drexel Libraries provides access to online versions of many newspapers.  

• Philadelphia Business Journal 
• Philadelphia Inquirer 
• Philadelphia Tribune