There’s obviously no love lost between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, but this was ridiculous.
Before Super Bowl LVII, the NFL honored Cowboys star Dak Prescott with the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. The community service award is billed as the league’s highest honor, given in recognition of a player’s commitment to philanthropy and community impact.
It should have been a beautiful moment — except the mention of Prescott’s name was met with a loud chorus of boos from Eagles fans at the Super Bowl.
Dak Prescott hears boos while being recognized for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/TB7RqCNW76
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) February 12, 2023
Eagles fans have always had a reputation for being merciless. Way back in the day those fans once booed Santa Claus. But booing someone, even a bitter rival, while receiving a humanitarian award seemed to be another step down for the fan base.
The incident quickly trended on Twitter.
Eagles fans just booed Dak Prescott for winning the Walter Payton “Man of the Year” Award for his service and support of those in need….Stay Classy Philadelphia.
GO CHIEFS!!!!#SuperBowlLVII
— The Last King Lou
(@YankeesGhost) February 12, 2023
Only Eagle fans would boo NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year..
— MaxEcanO (@maxfrommfc) February 12, 2023
[Phot Credit: FOX]