Sylvester Stallone’s Super Bowl prediction: ‘Eagles by knockout’

Not many movies have been embraced by a city like the “Rocky” franchise.

There is a statue of Rocky/actor Sylvester Stallone in Philadelphia and the “Rocky steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are tourist attraction.

Stallone, who attended high school in Philadelphia, is a huge Eagles fan, and he shared a photo on Instagram of his statue dressed in Eagles gear. Stallone quoted from the movie “Rocky” when making a Super Bowl prediction:

“Now here is a statue that REALLY knows how to dress like a WINNER!!!!! I have tremendous respect for Tom Brady and the Patriots, but “… It’s about how much you can TAKE and keep moving forward! That’s how WINNIN’ is done!!!!” EAGLES BY KNOCKOUT!!! @Phillymayor @Phillycityrep #Flyeaglesfly”

Stallone also shared a video and spoke of his love for the Eagles:

Stallone shared one more inspirational message: “Go for it! Philadelphia eagles going to fly high in the Super Bowl!#eaglesflyhigh”

This story was originally published January 24, 2018 at 8:38 AM.