Inaugural Game
A Panoramic View at Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia,PA
September 8, 2003 – The Rob Arra Collection

Goodbye Vet…Hello Lincoln! After three decades of sufferingwith poor sightlines, awful turf, and wretched amenities at the old multi-purposeroundhouse, the fans of Philadelphia have been redeemed. With the openingof football-only Lincoln Financial Field, a new era of Philly footballhas begun! As Donovan McNabb hands off to Duce Staley for the first regular-seasonplay from scrimmage at the spectacular new field…SNAP! The moment isnow preserved for all-time, and is now available for your wall. While thefinal score was to no one’s liking, the fans were on their feet and cheeringmadly as a historic new era in Eagles football began, enjoying that warmlate summer night. There was nothing not to like about the experience:great views from every section; two spectacular 96-foot-long video boards;a grass playing surface; plenty of restrooms; good acoustics; and the knowledgethat you were witnessing history.

Whether you were there that night, were watching on TV,are a regular atendee at Eagles games, or are simply an armchair fanatic,this beautiful piece is a must for your wall! From photographer Rob Arra’samazingEverlasting Images collection, it features an ideal viewof the Monday Night Football action from the 50-yard line, as the Eaglesopened up against the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Every detail is in perfect focus, and as you pan across the image you feellike you’re right there on that historic night. A fitting tribute to oneof the NFL’s most incredible football palaces!