Eagles Honor Merrill Reese at Halftime
Philadelphia's team paid tribute to its longtime broadcaster during the Giants game, marking 50 seasons on the air.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
The Philadelphia Eagles honored Merrill Reese at halftime of their game against the New York Giants. Eagles legends took the field wearing No. 50 jerseys to pay homage to the broadcaster.
Why it matters
Reese has been the voice of the Eagles since 1977, and the tribute recognizes his long tenure calling games for Philadelphia fans. The halftime ceremony highlights the role a single broadcaster can play in a team's identity over decades.
Reese has called Eagles games for 50 seasons, starting in 1977, and the tribute featured legends wearing No. 50 jerseys. The extraction does not indicate any further details about future honors.
The players
Merrill Reese
Longtime play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia Eagles since 1977 and the station's voice on 94.1 WIP.
Jeffrey Lurie
Owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, whom Reese thanked during his halftime remarks.
The details
During the halftime ceremony, Eagles legends including DeSean Jackson and Brian Westbrook took the field, and the camera and microphone panned to the radio booth where Reese delivered a speech. Reese thanked owner Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles organization, WIP and fans.
Timeline
1977: Reese becomes the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles.
November 8, 2026: Halftime tribute to Reese during the Eagles-Giants game.
Season Trajectory
Halftime tributes to long-serving figures are a recurring feature of NFL home games, and this one recognizes a broadcaster whose voice has defined Eagles football for half a century. The honor marks a moment of continuity for a franchise in the middle of its season.
Fans following the Eagles can hear Reese's call on 94.1 WIP, where he continues as the station's broadcaster. The tribute is a halftime moment and does not change the team's roster or schedule.
The takeaway
Longtime broadcasters often become as recognizable to fans as the players, and this tribute shows how a franchise can mark that bond publicly. For Eagles supporters, Reese's 50 seasons remain a reference point for the team's history.
Further reading
For more on the team's recent games, see Philadelphia Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
