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first_reported: 2026-11-08 11:52 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 11:52 EST
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# Merrill Reese honored on field for 50 years as Eagles announcer

On Sunday, Merrill Reese was honored on the field as the longest-serving play-by-play announcer in the NFL, marking five decades calling Eagles games.

Section: [Sports](/philadelphia/section/life.md) · Entities: [Merrill Reese](/philadelphia/wiki/merrill-reese.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/merrill-reeses-family-celebrates-his-50-years-calling-philadelphia-eagles-games/), 2026-11-08 11:52 EST: Merrill Reese's family celebrates his 50 years calling Philadelphia Eagles games

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