(Originally published Monday, Sept. 26, 2005)
As stirring, heartwarming moments go, no question, this was Hallmark-worthy.
The Eagles’ thrilling, 23-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders yesterday will be properly celebrated for the way David Akers kicked a 23-yard, game-winning field goal with the hamstring in his right leg held together by adhesive tape, and for the way Donovan McNabb led the Birds back in the second half, ignoring the pain from a groin injury apparently suffered a week earlier.
You had Akers crying on the sideline after hitting the winner with 9 seconds left, crying more from pain than happiness or relief, Akers said later.