Dawkins' No. 20 likely can be viewed like Randall Cunningham's No. 12. The number is not retired,...

Dawkins' No. 20 likely can be viewed like Randall Cunningham's No. 12. The number is not retired, but it has not been worn since Jeffrey Lurie purchased the team.

Reggie White's No. 92 was worn for a day at the first minicamp after Lurie purchased the team, but Lurie put a stop to that and it was not worn again and then was retired after White's death.

The Daily News pointed out that no player took #20 for this weekends' upcoming minicamp.

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classy

Very classy

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Apr 30, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nor 69 or 72

but i’m not sure if that was intentional or not

http://poorsportsblog.blogspot.com/

by PoorSports on Apr 30, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

doubt that was a coincidence

neither of those guys are at Dawks level with the fans

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!

by 700 Level on Apr 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought about this yesterday. If I had a blog I definitely would have written about the ramifications if/when a rookie or someone else decided to throw on #20. I guess that won’t happen.

by outsyderz34 on Apr 30, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I could see 69 being retired for sure 20

The city would go nuts if a rookie had on 20 out there

Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins

by MeanGreen5 on Apr 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good, it should stay that way

by Eaglesfan10 on Apr 30, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Eagles retired numbers

15 – Steve Van Buren
40 – Tom Brookshier
44 – Pete Retzlaff
60 – Chuck Bednarik
70 – Al Wistert
92 – Reggie White
99 – Jerome Brown

What other numbers would you retire? Should any of the following be retired – 7? 12? 20? 36?

by uzebra on Apr 30, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

5?

by awd777 on Apr 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, should've included that for discussion

I think 20 & 36 are no-brainers. The QBs are a different story, and harder to judge in my book.

by uzebra on Apr 30, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As much as I love Westbrook

I think we should wait a few more years to determine whether he deserves to have his number retired or not.

Chances are he’ll earn that distinction easily. I just think its a bit premature to talk about this years before he will retire. Honestly, with the knee cleaned out, I think there’s a good shot that he has a lot of gas left in the tank.

About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.

by IronHank on May 1, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

goodness

if 12 gets retired sometime 5 HAS to!

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!

by 700 Level on Apr 30, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

by birdy on Apr 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

how about 2

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 30, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

when the time comes

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 30, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but see heres the thing

they have to be somewhat careful because after a while you’ll become like the boston celtics and half the legal numbers will be retired

Honestly.. in my book the one two that should get retired at this point are 5 & 20. Westbrook has not done enough imo to retire it. Maybe after a few more productive years

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!

by 700 Level on Apr 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

i agree

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know Westbrook holds team records in receptions (90) and yards from scrimmage (2,104), he’s second among RBs in TDs for the Eagles (66), franchise leader in yds. from scrimmage (9,330), yds./carry (4.6), recepts. (401), reception yards (3,609), and rec. TDs (28),

With 20 career 100-yd. rushing games (regular and postseason), ranks t-2nd in team history behind Wilbert Montgomery (26),

In ten career playoff games, ranks 1st in team history in career rushing yards (591), t-2nd in career rushing TDs (3), t-1st in career total TDs (6), and 2nd in career rushing attempts (129)

Got these stats from PE.com check it here for all his accomplishments, but I think he has done plenty to get 36 retired.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I agree

But as much as I like 5, I don’t think he’s nearly as universally well-regarded as Dawk. I do think though that the number “5” is associated with McNabb even more than 20 is w/Dawk…if that makes sense.

I mean, we hear him referred to as “5” all the time, but almost everyone just calls Dawkins “Dawk” or even Weapon X.

I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.

by BrianS on Apr 30, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

definately

will be retired.
It will be a major shock if it wasnt. The city would kill the Eagles organization.

by Igglesfan13 on Apr 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed,

As happy as I will be if we win the SB this year, I will get sick to my stomach knowing that B Dawk will be watching it from home. It actually bothers me to think about it right now.

Looking Mean in Kelly Green

by goodfella46er on Apr 30, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I want them to win it every year, and i want them to win it while I’m still young enough to celebrate like a jackass, but I really want them to win it while 5 and 36 are still on the team.

(I’m not as attached to any of the newer guys yet, although I’m breakin’ down and getting a D-Jax jersey this year.)

I wonder if I can bill Jeff Lurie and Peter Angelos for the years of therapy their teams are going to put me through.

by BrianS on Apr 30, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If When the eagles win the superbowl this season, I don’t think it’s out of the question for the franchise to have an extra ring to give to Dawkins, as the colts organization did for e.james

Just my opinion..

by notfromphilly on May 1, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didnt know that

Well that makes me feel a little better.

I found the story: http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/DanBickley/12758

Looking Mean in Kelly Green

by goodfella46er on May 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i hope 20 gets retired on the denver game

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on May 1, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that would be great

What do people think about Runyan- Phillys own Iron Man

Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins

by MeanGreen5 on May 1, 2009 3:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

81

by Team Serbia on May 1, 2009 3:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

But what has Jason Avant done to get his number retired ;)

by yosoysean on May 1, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

FredEx’s 84 – the greatest hands in ~~franchise~~ history

by FredEx on May 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they gave the guy his own locker to put his Weapon X personality into

I think the man will get his number retired. Philly’s superhero forever – B-Dawk

by RucanorX on May 1, 2009 7:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

most high profile veterans get 2 lockers

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on May 1, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs