If they didn't know better, some of the Eagles staffers who became acquainted Thursday with alum Al Wistert, the Eagle offensive tackle from 1943-51, would think he was closer to age 67 than 87.

Wistert was that impressive during the visit.

"Sharp as a tack," 71-year-old director of ticket client services Leo Carlin said. "And, no, I wasn't selling tickets when he played."

The teams Wistert played on had enough success to make the day of modern day ticket agents and marketers.

During Wistert's tour the Eagles produced a 63-34-4 (.643) record with back-to-back NFL championships in 1948-49.

It doesn't get much better than that.

"He's a champion," Eagles director of football media relations Derek Boyko said.
Enough said.

(Above: the Eagles helmet Wistert wore in 1948-49)