Eagles owner Jeff Lurie ’73 inducted into Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame recently inducted its newest slate of honorees, and among them is a Clark alum who was cited as “one of the most consequential figures in the history of Philadelphia sports.”
Jeffrey Lurie ’73, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, received the Philadelphia Medal for his decades of leadership that have seen the team make an astounding 17 playoff appearances over the last 25 years, culminating in Super Bowl championships in 2018 and 2025. (Above: Lurie holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the 2018 Super Bowl.)
“Jeff Lurie never played football for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he changed the history of Philadelphia sports,” said Joe DeCamara, the Philadelphia radio host who emceed the Nov. 23 induction ceremony.
DeCamara introduced a video compilation highlighting the team’s performances since Lurie purchased the Eagles in 1994, including the “Philly Special” play that provided a key early touchdown in the Eagles’ 2018 Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots. The video supplies some additional karma when retired Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, an analyst with Fox Sports, narrates a touchdown catch from Philly quarterback Jalen Hurts to receiver DeVonta Smith in the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Scenes of green-and-white confetti storms, locker room celebrations, and victory parades attended by throngs of Eagles fans accentuate the City of Brotherly Love’s championship vibe.
In prerecorded remarks shown at the ceremony, Lurie described receiving the award as a “humbling moment.”
“Since 1994, I have called Philadelphia home,” he said. “It’s where I started my family; it’s where I’ve grown personally and professionally, and it’s where my dream of owning a professional sports team became a reality.”
Lurie said he’s proud of how the team has leveraged its star power to positively impact the lives of individuals and their families through efforts like the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has raised $40 million since its inception in 2018. This past year, he added, the Lurie Autism Institute was launched in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, with the goal of establishing a “global hub for autism research.”
As the Eagles owner, Lurie said, “one of the most rewarding things I’ve been part of was having the opportunity to celebrate not one, but two world championships with millions of Eagles fans. It’s been quite a journey.”
After thanking the members of the Eagles organization who have “helped shape the reputation and image” of the team over the years, Lurie punctuated his remarks with the classic Philly cheer: “Go Birds!”
