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This week in Philly history: Eagles fans pelt Santa Claus with snowballs

On Dec. 15, 1968, Philadelphia Eagles fans threw snowballs at a man dressed as Santa Claus during a holiday show held at halftime of a game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Shown in this 1967 copy photograph is Eagles fan Frank Olivo, center, wearing his Santa suit in the stands of an Eagles game at Franklin Field in 1967. Olivo was the Santa who was booed and dodged snowballs during halftime at a 1968 Eagles game.
Shown in this 1967 copy photograph is Eagles fan Frank Olivo, center, wearing his Santa suit in the stands of an Eagles game at Franklin Field in 1967. Olivo was the Santa who was booed and dodged snowballs during halftime at a 1968 Eagles game.Read moreAssociated Press