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Michael Vick Makes Most of Second Chance, Thanks to Eagles

By Kevin BlackistoneDec 28th 2010 – 1:45PM

One morning last spring, I sat in a National Press Club audience that was riveted to the testimony of a clean-shaven, light-skinned, middle-aged, college-educated, black man who told us how he was trying to re-establish his life after drugs cost him his livelihood and eventually his freedom. He spoke before a breakfast...

Obama Praises Eagles Owner for Giving Michael Vick a Second Chance

Dec 27th 2010 – 4:17PM
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We all know President Obama supports his beloved Chicago sports teams, including da Bears. But the president spread some love Philadelphia's way recently when he thanked Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie for giving Michael Vick a second chance following the star quarterback's release from jail last year on an animal cruelty...

Barack Obama Applauds Eagles for Giving Michael Vick Second Chance

By FanHouse StaffDec 27th 2010 – 10:46AM

MIchael Vick's remarkable success in his second NFL life has been the story of the season. Vick himself remains a divisive topic, with staunch supporters and harsh detractors. One person who apparently is enjoying Vick's redemption story is Barack Obama. According to Peter King, Obama called Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to...

Eagles Owner: No Qualms About Dealing Donovan McNabb in Division

By David ElfinAug 4th 2010 – 5:19PM

Philadelphia owner Jeffrey Lurie gave his annual state of the franchise interview today and expressed no uneasiness about the decision to trade Donovan McNabb, his starting quarterback for 10 years, to the NFC East rival Washington Redskins in April for a second-round pick this year and a third- or fourth-rounder in 2011....

Report: Eagles Consider Cutting Vick

By Dan GrazianoJul 3rd 2010 – 11:13AM

Regardless of the conclusions of the police investigation into the shooting at his birthday part, Michael Vick is in danger of losing his job as a backup quarterback with the Philadelphia Eagles. An Associated Press report Saturday morning said the Eagles are "strongly considering" releasing Vick no matter what the police...

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Christina Weiss Lurie: Hunger in America

By Christina Weiss Lurie May 04th 2012 - 06:59PM

My husband, Jeffrey Lurie, and I have been helping fund documentaries that address global issues, such as Sergio , based on Samantha Powers' book Chasing the Flame , and Inside Job , which won the Oscar for best documentary last year.

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  • 05/31/12 Luries, Reid get down and dirty for a good cause (With... Source: Delaware County Daily Times - Primos PA Make a wrong turn near Comegys Elementary School in Southwest Philly and you're going to get asked if you need anything.
  • 05/04/12 Christina Weiss Lurie: Hunger in America Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment My husband, Jeffrey Lurie, and I have been helping fund documentaries that address global issues, such as Sergio , based on Samantha Powers' book Chasing the Flame , and Inside Job , which won the Oscar for best documentary last year.
  • 04/28/12 Philadelphia Eagles to retire Brian Dawkins' No. 20 Source: NFL The Philadelphia Eagles will retire safety Brian Dawkins ' No. 20 during Week 4 this year, team owner Jeffrey Lurie said on Saturday.

Background on jeffrey lurie

Jeffrey Lurie (born September 8, 1951) is a former Hollywood producer-turned National Football League team owner.

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