Challenger Soars at Philadelphia Eagles Game - Lincoln Financial Field - September 21st, 2014

(Video produced by Julia Cecere, AEF Media Manager)
Challenger the Bald Eagle soars during the National Anthem at the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins game on September 21st, 2014.
Challenger is a 25-year-old, non-releasable male Bald Eagle cared for by the non-profit American Eagle Foundation. Named in honor of the fallen space shuttle crew, this majestic bird has become a free-flying ambassador for his species. He has soared through hundreds of stadiums, arenas, ballrooms, and classrooms across the U.S. since 1991. He was blown from his Louisiana nest at 5-weeks of age and rescued by well-meaning people who proceeded to hand-raise him. As a result, he became human imprinted for life.

[@alberini3263]

Every single dollar bill in your pocket and that bird on it that is a sign of freedom God Bless America

[@scorchedcandy]

Such a majestic bird!

[@moronica32]

Spectacular show. The slow motion landing was the icing on the cake.

[@craigprice5333]

That brought tears to my eyes. I'm ready for those cowgirls!!!

[@thebeast8875]

craig price fuck you loser dallas owns philly

[@alexdeghost2729]

As you were saying?

[@craigprice3414]

That brings tears to my eyes

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Wow, what a beautiful shot of the landing!! Challenger is amazing!

[@EliteZ594]

Hits harder when it's an eagle at an eagles game

[@ty7jacare]

Challenger you are an amazing bird!!!

[@nowdid]

Beautiful animal. We are so lucky to have this animal as a national symbol

[@tonyjohnson69]

I f****** love this country

[@christophercasey5368]

He's only 25? Amazing. Didn't know they can live that long. Bless that bird.

[@mikej3359]

My dream man phila is just home men you gotta respect this. im sorry got tears in my eyes.

[@mrhoffame]

Have to admit, that pumps you up a bit. Pretty bad ass!

[@cadyscott5985]

the bird was beautiful

[@urdognu]

WOW...Thank you!

[@jja4717]

I love this bird.

[@adrianalvarez8059]

#FLYEAGLESFLY

[@Goatsuniversity]

lol the two dislikes must be Dallas fans

[@yywant-qb7om]

I wonder how he was trained to circle in the air

[@heyjude4842]

Look at that beautiful face

[@douglasschultz9808]

A bald Eagle at a football game. We should have played the theme song from Team America World Police haha

[@vendmaster7107]

Douglas Schultz dumb

[@ughievox2513]

please post challenger's good luck soar against the vikings in philly on 1/21/18.

[@debmyers297]

who is the 90 yea old singing?

[@iloveJohnito]

How can I share this To One person that don't have Facebook?

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[@theferrones]

The singing was forgettable but the eagle is awesome

[@priscillachapkylo5302]

this why save bald eagle sad why destination this there home .

[@colinsalyers4094]

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