51-year-old Koy Detmer climbs light pole in Texas to celebrate Eagles victory

Philly Sports and Culture Writer

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Longtime Eagles quarterback Koy Detmer was spotted climbing a light pole in Somerset, TX after the Birds' Super Bowl win on Sunday.

Our own Coach Detmer celebrating the Eagles win by climbing a light pole in Somerset, Texas with his jersey on. Gotta love it! pic.twitter.com/chJQ8tyXJ0

— Strunky (@coachstrunk30) February 10, 2025

Detmer has coached a high school football team in Somerset since 2021. He played in 103 games for the Eagles between 1998 and 2006, though he started just eight.

Can’t grease wood 🦅 https://t.co/dmeqT675Ew

— Koy Detmer Jr. (@COACHKDJR) February 10, 2025

During his playing career, of course, Detmer was no stranger to enthusiastic celebrations.

*tugs at collar* https://t.co/62fl4wNrlD pic.twitter.com/pKM0KUSYHZ

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) January 3, 2025

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John Foley

Before joining OnPattison.com, John Foley was a Phillies beat writer for PHLY Sports and the founder of a popular independent Phillies newsletter. He has provided nontraditional local sports coverage since 2013. Foley grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He's a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system, a Penn State grad, and a Georgetown Law alum. A licensed attorney, he sits on the board of the Papermill Food Hub, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need throughout the city. Find him on your favorite social media: @2008philz.