Peyton Manning recently found himself in the middle of a hilarious holiday moment when he dressed up as Santa Claus and was pelted with snowballs by Ricky Watters and Matt Millen. The incident took place during the filming of an episode of “Peyton’s Places” at the Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the Eagles’ Christmas game.
Key Takeaway
Peyton Manning, dressed as Santa Claus, experienced a lighthearted moment when he was playfully pelted with snowballs by Ricky Watters and Matt Millen during the filming of “Peyton’s Places” at the Lincoln Financial Field.
The Classic Philly Welcome
During the filming, Watters and Millen, who have their roots in the NFL, were in the stands and decided to give Manning a taste of the classic Philly welcome by throwing snowballs at him. In a fun and light-hearted moment, they playfully booed Manning and pelted him with snowballs while he was riding a firetruck inside the stadium dressed as Santa Claus.
A Nod to History
The playful snowball incident is a nod to the infamous 1968 Vikings vs. Eagles game on Christmas, where the Philly fans famously threw snowballs at Santa Claus during the halftime show. This act was a reaction to the team’s poor performance and season at the time.
Unforgettable Holiday Moments
While the snowball incident added a humorous touch to the filming of “Peyton’s Places,” it also serves as a reminder of the unforgettable and sometimes unexpected moments that can occur during holiday-themed sporting events.
