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Jeffrey Lurie, in a suit and tie with Eagles players behind him, points to the sky with his mouth open in celebration after Super Bowl 59.

Substantial Speech Seemingly Saves Sport’s Shove

Jeffrey Lurie (Eagles owner) and Howie Roseman (Eagles GM, basically) stand in suits on the sideline. It's 2020 so they're wearing masks.

Jeffrey Lurie Is In Charge Of The Eagles, For Better Or Worse

At Super Bowl 52, with green and white confetti falling, and the Super BOwl trophy in his hand, Doug Pederson hugs Jeffrey Lurie

Doug Pederson Went For It

Jeffrey Lurie