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Throwback Thursday: Remembering Paul McFadden

Are you old enough to remember the barefoot stylings of former Philadelphia Eagles kicker Paul McFadden?

If not, that is perfectly fine.

Anyway, Tampa’s 17-16 win last Sunday is slightly reminiscent of a forgettable Philadelphia sports disaster.

Back in ’84, the lowly Eagles visited the 10-0 and eventual AFC champion Miami Dolphins, led by second-year quarterback Dan Marino.

Trailing 24-17 with two minutes left, Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski connected with the immortal Melvin Hoover on a touchdown pass to draw within one.

All they needed was an extra point from McFadden to tie.

They didn’t get it.

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