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The one that is most readily recognized is the simple 'Philly' which has gained almost universal acceptance. The nickname 'City of Brotherly Love' is also popular and well known and it has also been known as the 'Cradle of Liberty' and 'The Birthplace of America' and to a lesser extent as 'The Quker City' and 'The City of Neighborhoods'.
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What was the nickname of Philadelphia Eagles kicker Tony Franklin?
Tony "The Toe"
Why was philadelphia given the nickname philly?
Why not? It's just a shorter way to say the name.
What Philadelphia 76ers player had the nickname of The Answer in the 2005-06 NBA season?
Allen Iverson
Are Philadelphia natives rude?
Not everyone there is a Poster Child for their nickname as the 'City of Brotherly Love".
What is Patti LaBelle's nickname?
She has been called The Soul of Philadelphia but does not have a well-recognized nickname. Her fans at times have tried to steal Gladys Knight's nickname The Empress of Soul or sometimes Aretha Franklin's The Queen of Soul.
Why was the movie Philadelphia called Philadelphia?
On its surface, the movie 'Philadelphia' is set in Philadelphia. It is about a lawyer who is fired from his firm when it is discovered he has AIDS and his ensuing lawsuit. Literally speaking, the name 'Philadelphia' comes from the Greek for 'brotherly love', hence the city's nickname, ironic considering the treatment of the main character.
What is the name of the mergered team of Philadelphia and The Steelers?
The merger was in 1943 and the team was named Phil-Pitt. The nickname was "The Steagles".
What is the word obtained after unscrambling the word iPhl?
The anagram is the nickname Phil. (also an abbreviation, like Phila., for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Who were the Broad street bullies of hockey?
the Broad Street Bullies was the nickname of the Philadelphia Flyers Hockey team during the late 70'2
Why do they call her Sweet D on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?
I think it's just their nickname for her (: it is very loving, despite all the taunting they do to her!
What city do people call usually by its nickname rqather then real name?
New york Chicago Los Angeles Las Vegas Philadelphia
What is the name of the Canadian pitcher in the major leagues in the 1940s who also had the nickname Babe?
Phil Marchildon, a right handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1940-1949 and the Boston Red Sox in 1950, was born in Penetanguishene, Ontario and had the nickname of Babe.
