PHILADELPHIA -- There once was a time when the Philadelphia Eagles' single-season rushing mark seemed unbreakable. Wilbert Montgomery rushed for 1,512 yards in 1979, and held the mark for 34 years.
8. Wilbert Montgomery, running back Eagles Hall of Famer Wilbert Montgomery played eight seasons in Philly, appearing in the 1980 Super Bowl, where he led the team in both receiving and rushing yards.
He broke LeSean McCoy's single-season rushing record and Wilbert Montgomery's record for most 100-yard games in a season. "I think it’s pretty cool," Barkley said about McCoy's record after the ...
Wilbert Montgomery had 633 in five games late in the 1979 season. Barkley reached 1,000 rushing yards faster than anybody in Eagles history. Barkley went over 1,000 yards on his fifth carry ...
Remember Wilbert Montgomery’s legendary touchdown at the start of the 1980 NFC title game against the Cowboys? Same vibes. Barkley with three total touchdowns. Jalen Hurts with three on the ...