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8 unusual facts about Donovan McNabb


A. J. Feeley

He spent most of his time in Philadelphia as a third-stringer, backing up Donovan McNabb and Koy Detmer.

Starting in place of an injured Donovan McNabb on November 25, Feeley threw for 345 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions in a 31-28 game loss to the then undefeated New England Patriots.

Aeneas Williams

Then in the NFC title game, he intercepted a pass from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, with 2 minutes left in regulation, clinching the game and ensuring the Rams' berth in Super Bowl XXXVI.

Andrew Stroth

Stroth is most notable for negotiating endorsement deals for several sports figures, including Donovan McNabb, Dwyane Wade, Michael Vick, Lovie Smith, and Brandon Marshall.

Antoine Walker

Walker attended Mount Carmel High School, in Chicago, where he played with future NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb and attained all-state status as a senior, earning a full scholarship to play for Rick Pitino at the University of Kentucky.

Bubby Brister

Brister's interception percentage that year was the lowest in Eagles team history for more than a decade until eclipsed by Donovan McNabb.

Cesar Carrillo

Carrillo attended Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago which boasts other famous sports alums such as Donovan McNabb, Simeon Rice, Antoine Walker, Chris Chelios, and Denny McLain, where he was a two sport star in both basketball and baseball.

Tank Daniels

The Eagles signed Daniels from their practice squad after placing quarterback Donovan McNabb on the injured reserve list.


1999 Orange Bowl

Florida continued to dominate the game, before giving up a 62 yard touchdown from quarterback Donovan McNabb to wide receiver Maurice Jackson, with only 3 minutes left in the game.

Horse-collar tackle

The injuries that season included broken legs for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, Baltimore Ravens running back Musa Smith, and Tennessee Titans wide out Tyrone Calico.

Ride with Funkmaster Flex

Ride with Funkmaster Flex follows the likes described to as Cribs with cars, with other celebrities featured, including Eminem, Donovan McNabb, Queen Latifah, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Dave Chappelle, Gene Simmons, Ashanti, Wyclef Jean, Moby, Dave Navarro, Travis Barker and Mariah Carey.

Simeon Rice

He attended Mount Carmel High School on Chicago's south side, the same school as former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb and former NBA star Antoine Walker.


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