he Eagles final game at Connie Mack Stadium was nationally televised. It was on a Saturday the 12th and last week of the season with the Chicago Cardinals. Many times when two mediocre teams play fans get a more exciting game than one with two exceptional teams. This was just such a game with the lead changing seven times. The Cardinals unfortunately won 31 to 27.
Three players stood out:
--Cardinals Quarterback Lamar McHan completed 13 of 20 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns.
--Cardinals Wide Receiver Woodley Lewis caught six passes for 163 yards. Lewis pulled in the three touchdown passes just mentioned for 42, 53, and 34 yards.
--Eagles Quarterback Bobby Thomason completed 15 of 22 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns-seven yards to Tommy Mac Donald and 67 yards to Billy Ray Barnes.
The Eagles finished fifth at 4-8, one game better than the 3-9 Cardinals.
Beginning in 1958, the Philadelphia Eagles moved to Franklin Field. Connie Mack Stadium was easy to get to by public transportation and a good place to watch either baseball or football. However, parking was a problem, seating was limited, and getting behind a post was bad. Franklin Field had better parking, more seats, and still may be the best place to watch football in the country. Tell you why later.
Last Game at Connie Mack Stadium 1957
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