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Top 5 Worst Philly Sports Moments Of 2014

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- The Sixers finished with the NBA's second-to-worst record, dropped to third in the lottery, and then started a new season 0-17. The Flyers were eliminated in Game Seven of round 1 of the postseason by the New York Rangers, and continue to exemplify mediocrity.

The Eagles lost to the Saints on a last second field-goal in a home Wild Card playoff game ending their 2013 season. Then, in Chip Kelly's second season, they missed the playoffs despite being 9-3 with four games remaining.

And the Phillies, well, the Phillies are arguably the worst team in baseball.

Nevertheless, we did manage to find five positive 2014 Philadelphia sports moments on Tuesday. Today, more easily, we bring you the five worst moments.

 

5. Jonathan Papelbon's crotch crab (September 14th)

Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with umpire Marty Foster #60 after Papelbon was ejected from the game after making an obscene gesture while leaving the field after the final out in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins in a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 5-4. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

You can watch the video here.

4. Dan Carcillo scores, Rangers eliminate Flyers (April 30th)

Philadelphia Flyers v New York Rangers - Game Seven
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Daniel Carcillo #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal at 3:06 of the second period along with John Moore #17 against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Flyers were eliminated by the Rangers 2-1 in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. To make matters worse, former Flyer Dan Carcillo scored the first Rangers' goal. Carcillo was added to the lineup after he sat out the previous two games.

3. DeSean Jackson ends Eagles' season (December 20th)

desean jackson
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER, 20: Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) kicks his feet in the air as he leaves the field after their victory over his old team the Philadelphia Eagles on December 20, 2014 in Landover, MD. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

DeSean Jackson came back and burnt the Eagles in Week 16, catching four balls for 126 yards and essentially eliminating the Eagles from playing in the postseason.

2. Eagles eliminated by Saints in playoffs (January 4th)

Wild Card Playoffs - New Orleans Saints v Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 04: Shayne Graham #3 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a 32 yard game winning field goal to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 26 - 24. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Now Eagle then Saint, Darren Sproles, set up the game-winning New Orleans field goal with a 39-yard kick return (plus a Cary Williams 15-yard hoarse collar penalty) and kicker Shayne Graham did the rest, ending the Eagles' season.

1. Opening kickoff against Dallas (December 14th)

Dallas Cowboys v Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 14: C.J. Spillman #37 of the Dallas Cowboys recovers a fumble after the opening kick off against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

 

Ugh.

 

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First published on December 31, 2014 / 9:00 AM EST

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