Ask the Philadelphia Eagles.

The player being disrespected?

Al Wistert

Al is a true legend at the University of Michigan and the Eagles. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, as are two of his brothers who also played at Michigan. The three Wisert’s are amongst only seven players to ever have their numbers retired by Michigan University. In 1943, Al was drafted in the 5th round by the Steagles, a team that combined the rosters of the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers because of WW2. He was a starter by his second season at Right Tackle. He was named to his first All Pro team in 1944, and would garner this honor until 1947. He played defense too, and intercepted his only pass in 1946. Al was a key member of an excellent Eagles offensive line that opened up holes for Hall of Fame Running Back Steve Van Buren. The Eagles rode this vaunted rushing attack to back to back NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949. Al then would be named the last of his eight All Pro teams in 1951. After the 1952 season, he retired.

Al is a member of the NFL 1940’s All Decade Team.

The Philadelphia Eagles retired his # 70 jersey one year after he retired, one of only 7 Eagles to have attained this honor, and the first jersey the Eagles ever retired.

VERY curiously, Al has not yet been inducted into the Eagles Honor Roll yet.

Al is 88, and has stated he would like to be inducted into the Eagles Ring of Honor before he dies.

So, I am CALLING ALL OF YOU TRUE Eagles and NFL fans!

BLOW UP the Eagles offices number!

Ask for Jeffrey Lurie’s office

Leave a message for him or anyone that will listen to you.

LET US GET Al the honor he deserves.

This is a HUGE oversight!

Eagles fans are amongst the most passionate in sports, so I’m hoping you get behind this man.

You can call 215-463-2500