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Didinger: Pope Blessed The 1980 Team

I'm sure people rolled their eyes when it was suggested that Pope Francis add a visit to the NovaCare Complex to his "to-do" list when he is in Philadelphia next month. Let's see, noon, bless Sam Bradford's knees, check. Yeah, like that could really happen.

Well, don't laugh. There is a history linking the Vatican and the Eagles. Quarterbacks, in particular.

In December 1980, Pope John Paul II blessed Papal medals for Ron Jaworski and Joe Pisarcik. One month later, the Eagles were in the Super Bowl.

Do I have your attention now?