Who needs to the Pope when you have Ginger Jesus?
The NFL Draft Experience joined a long list of wildly popular events in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and all along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Sports
In partnership with NBC Sports Philadelphia
The NFL announced today that nearly 100,000 fans enjoyed the experience, the most-ever for a draft-related event, on day 1 of the draft alone.
Fans flooded into the Experience with people from all across the country in town to support their respective teams. Eagles fans clearly dominated the crowd, however, as you couldn't go a few minutes without hearing an E-A-G-L-E-S chant.
[NATL] Top Sports Photos: Washington Nationals Win World Series, and More
ESPN also showed some love all night long. SportsCenter's Scott Van Pelt called the story of the night in Philadelphia the city of Philly itself. Adam Schefter called it the "wildest, most raucous crowd in draft history." Jon Gruden called Philly "one of the greatest football towns on the planet."
Aside from not being totally in love with their first pick Derek Barnett upon first blush, Philly fans showed off wonderfully. Even the booing of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell came off as cute.
Yes or No? What You Can and Can't Bring to the NFL Draft
The Draft Experience is open again on Friday from noon until 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It's free for all fans.
Try the games, avoid the cheesesteaks. And bring some sunscreen (ugh).
