Pennsylvania governor throws jab at Cowboys: 'We became America's Team'

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 30: Democratic nominee for Governor Josh Shapiro tailgates with supporters before attending the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shapiro faces Republican nominee Doug Mastriano on Election Day November 8.
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Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro believes the Philadelphia Eagles overtook the Dallas Cowboys as "America's Team" with their latest Super Bowl win.

The Eagles are holding their Super Bowl LIX victory parade Friday, and Shapiro threw some shade at their NFC East rivals ahead of the celebration.

"I'm so damn proud of this team," Shapiro said on a call with CBS Philadelphia. "People love to hate on the Eagles. People love to hate on Philly. I think we became America's Team in all of this. I hope Dallas hears this."

The Eagles defeated the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX to capture the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, failed to make the playoffs after finishing third in the NFC East at 7-10. They last won a Super Bowl in 1996.

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