The Eagles’ appearance in Super Bowl LVII primed Philadelphia to grease light poles again: report

Philadelphia has been quite a sports city lately, with the Phillies in the World Series and now the Eagles back in the Super Bowl. That’s why the city is bracing for possible chaos on the streets when the Eagles take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Sunday.

Crowds poured through the streets two weeks ago as the Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers to make it back to the Super Bowl after winning it in 2018. And this celebratory walk through the City of Brotherly Love has brought a challenge that many Philly believers wish to achieve.

Climbing the greased bars across the city was tough, but not impossible. And while it didn’t seem to deter fans, the city is gearing up for just such an event once again.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Philadelphia police officers smear traffic light poles as a safety measure for Super Bowl LII fans February 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Police Department uses gear oil to lubricate the poles on downtown streets to minimize the damage fans can do to the city and themselves after Super Bowl LII, which was played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles is played . (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

“Protocols for the upcoming game are being evaluated by the police department, including greasing the poles,” Philadelphia City spokeswoman Joy Huertas told NPR.

“For reasons of public safety, the city is not disclosing if/when the poles will be greased.”

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES FANS GO CRAZY TO CELEBRATE THE TEAM GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES

NPR spoke to an Eagles fan who probably isn’t the only one who shares this opinion.

“When we hear them grease the poles, we hear it as a challenge, like ‘Grease their jaws, we’re going to come climb them,'” says 29-year-old Sean Hagan, who climbed a pole at the time is The Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres to advance to the World Series.

Philadelphia Eagles fans hold up signs to celebrate the Eagles’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia defeated San Francisco 31-7. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

It was the first time the Phillies were back in the World Series since 2009, when they lost to the New York Yankees. This time they eventually fell to the Houston Astros.

SUPER BOWL SHOWDOWN DIVIDED AMERICA. WILL EAGLES OR CHIEFS LIFT THE LOMBARDI TROPHY?

However, the celebration of the return to the Fall Classic was much the same as it was two weeks ago – just more red and white shirts than green and white.

Light poles were lubricated in the cities, but it didn’t help.

One guy even celebrated his summit by having a beer at the top. Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata was also spotted on Broad Street as the Phillies won the pennant.

A Philadelphia police officer greases a traffic light pole as a safety measure for Super Bowl LII fans in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 4, 2018. The Philadelphia Police Department uses gear oil to lubricate the poles on downtown streets to minimize the damage fans can do to the city and themselves after Super Bowl LII, which was played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles is played . (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

All in all, it will be a tough fight with the Kansas City Chiefs before we celebrate. But if the Eagles emerge victorious, Philadelphia will be as prepared as it can be.