Are we headed toward another Eagles-Chiefs matchup in Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024?

Most of our readers believe it will be the case.

In a recent Times News Sports Facebook poll, an Eagles-Chiefs rematch garnered 65 percent of the vote. That was followed by an Eagles-Ravens clash, which collected 18 percent of the tally.

Other possible showdowns include the Eagles-Dolphins which accumulated 11 percent; Eagles-Bengals, which notched four percent; Eagles-Jaguars, which gathered three percent; and Eagles-Steelers, which amassed two percent.

In this week’s version of my Yesterday column – reminiscing about sports and pop culture in the 1960s, 70, 80s, and sometimes before and beyond – I’ll look at some of the memorable games between the Eagles and their opponents mentioned above.

In addition, we will go back into the past and talk about “The NFL Game of the Week.” And does anyone remember who James Thrash and Wooly Willy were?

Chief Counterpart ... Last year’s Super Bowl game between the two teams was probably their most memorable clash. Over the years, they have only met 10 times with Kansas City holding a 6-4 edge in the series. This has truly been a tight series with the Chiefs barely outscoring the Eagles, 256-254 overall.

The first meeting was Oct. 22, 1972 when the Eagles pulled out a 21-20 upset victory. The Birds were 0-5 at the time and the host Chiefs were 3-2. Head coach Ed Khayat decided to go with veteran Pete Liske instead of budding youngster John Reaves - the former Heisman Trophy winner from Florida, who was once viewed as a franchise Messiah. Liske was just eight-for-12 in the game, but threw for 209 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

Khayat didn’t have too many things go his way that year, but he made the right choice with Liske, who threw two touchdown passes to Harold Jackson (26 and 41 yards) and one to Ben Hawkins (67 yards). The game gained the honor of being “The NFL Game of the Week.” There wasn’t anything like the background music for the Game of the Week as well as “This Week in the NFL.”

Do you remember those broadcasts? The Game of the Week was narrated by the iconic voice of Ray Scott - who was recognizable to me through his Penn State Football highlight shows on Sunday mornings. These highlight shows were always treasured because their content wasn’t easily found.

The Eagles’ next victory in the series came three games later when Donovan McNabb guided the Birds to a 23-10 victory on Nov. 29, 2001. Who was McNabb’s primary target that day? Try James Thrash, who caught five balls for 65 yards. Remembering him may be a stretch, Davis Akers booted three field goals in the victory.

Kansas City has won the last four meetings with the last Philly victory coming in 2009 by a 34-14 score. That one was credited to Kevin Kolb (remember him?), who outdueled one-time Patriot wunderkind Matt Cassel, who was once a hot fantasy league prospect.

“Nevermore” ,,, The Eagles-Ravens also have had a short-lived series having only six meetings with the Ravens holding a 3-2-1 lead.

The teams had a 10-10 tie in 1997 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. In the game, Bobby Hoying (another one-time fabled Eagles signal caller) completed 26 of 38 passes for 276 yards. He was also sacked nine times in the game. By the way, the Ravens’ quarterback that day was Vinny Testaverde.

Gon’ Fishing ... The Eagles and the Dolphins have met 16 times with Miami holding a 9-7 advantage. The two teams have never met in the postseason.

They met last season and the Eagles posted a 31-17 victory. Their first meeting was in 1970, and the Birds won that game by a 24-17 score at Franklin Field.

Norm Snead completed 15 of 29 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns. Cyril Pinder ran for 99 yards on 23 carries.

Miami was a year away from their glory days and had Paul Warfield, Larry Csonka, and Jim Kiick, but they also had John Stofa at quarterback (there’s a trivia question). Bob Griese relieved Stofa, and threw three interceptions in the game.

Tame the Tiger ... The Eagles and Bengals have met 14 times with Cincy holding a 9-3-2 advantage. The team had a 23-23 tie in their last meeting in 2020. They first met in 1971 when the Bengals blew out the Birds, 37-14.

When I think back to the Bengals, I recall the likes of Kenny Anderson, Issac Curtis, Mike Reid, Lamar Parrish, Bill Bergey, and Bob Trumpy to name a few.

Southern Hospitality ... The ever-improving Jaguars took three percent of the vote as a possible opponent.

The Eagles lead the overall series, 4-3, and have won the last four regular-season meetings. They defeated the Jags, 29-21 in a rainy game at the Linc last year. The Jaguars’ last victory was in 1997 when they were 5-1 at the time and the Eagles were 2-4. Who were the Eagles’ quarterbacks in that? Both Ty Detmer and Rodney Peete saw time under center in the game.

PA Rivalry ... The Eagles-Steelers’ series goes back to 1933, and Pittsburgh has an overall 49-29-3 lead.

How many of you know that the Steelers were originally called the Pirates from 1933 to ’41?

Also, did you know or remember that the two teams meet twice a year from 1934-66.

The Eagles’ biggest margin of victory in the series was in 1965 with a 47-13 rout in which they returned three of Pittsburgh quarterback Tommy Wade’s seven (yes , seven) interceptions for touchdowns. Some of you graybeards will remember the Eagles’ Ollie Matson, who ran for 80 yards.

The Eagles and Steelers have met only once in the postseason and that was a divisional playoff in 1947 with the Eagles posting a 21-0 shutout.

Hail to the Chiefs ,,, Aside from the Kansas City Chiefs, there have been some other “Chiefs” who have crossed our paths through the years.

There was professional wrestler Chief Jay Strongbow; Braves’ mascot Chief Nok-A-Homa; Channel 6 TV host Chief Halftown (great show); the Chief of Control on Get Smart; the Roller Derby New York Chiefs (did you watch them on Channels 48 or 9); and the New York Chiefs’ John Parker (a real Indian chief). Or maybe you had a Jeep Cherokee Chief in the 1970s?

Another Classic Game ... In the 1960s, “Wooly Willy” might have crossed your path.

This was a simple game in which you could draw several different faces. Moustaches, and beards on the face with the help of a “magic” magnetic wand that would attract iron particles on the bottom. I know there were other versions of this product, which was another simple diversion for us.

Readers Write ... Ann Marie Plata Ross just wants television networks to concentrate on the game. She wrote “just don’t mention Taylor Swift anymore. I swear the news people can’t say anything about the Chiefs without bringing up her name. I’m so over it!”

Tom Maloney is excited about Monday night’s Eagles-Chiefs game and is “looking forward to the rematch of last season’s Super Bowl.”

On the other hand, Ron Vislusky isn’t investing too much in the game, as he wrote “only the playoffs matter.”

Memory Lane ... Each week, I will look back at a former player, coach, manager or media personality from the past.

Do you remember Joe Lavender? The former Eagles’ cornerback was a 1973 12th-round pick from San Diego State, and “Big Bird” quickly became a regular. He had three productive years before he wanted a big pay day from the Eagles. However, the Eagles decided to let him walk, and Lavender signed with Washington. With the then Redskins, Lavender had 29 interceptions over his seven-year career.

Final Thought ... If the Eagles do get to the Super Bowl, who would they meet? I still have to go with the Chiefs. They’re playing well on both sides of the ball, and Patrick Mahomes is hard to beat.

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