Bednarik will forever be remembered for "The Hit", when he knocked out Giants running back Frank Gifford during a 1960 game

Bednarik served the United States of America during World War II. He was a waist-gunner on a B-24 bomber, earning an Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters and five battle stars

Bednarik played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania and quickly became one of the best two-way players int he league, dominating at both the linebacker and center positions

Bednarik's 14 seasons in Philadelphia are the most ever in an Eagles' uniform

Bednarik helped the Eagles capture two NFL Championships in 1949 and 1960

Concrete Charlie's eight Pro Bowl selections are the most in franchise history

A Philadelphia sports legend, Bednarik was beloved by Eagles fans. He returned to Philadelphia during the 2010 season opener to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eagles' 1960 Championship team

Bednarik's no-nonsense, physical style of play fit perfectly in the city of Philadelphia, a city that Bednarik called home for his entire life

"He had that aura, Mr. Eagle, the legend come to life." - Bill Bergey on Bednarik

Bednarik and Chip Kelly at the 2013 Maxwell Awards

Bednarik and Kelly during an Eagles' Alumni event

Bednarik alongside Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie at Eagles Training Camp in 2014

Bednarik says hello to Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin during 2014 Training Camp

Bednarik and his family were in attendance for the Eagles' 2013 home opener against San Diego

Bednarik's No. 60 will never be worn by another Eagle. It hangs in the rafters of Lincoln Financial Field

"Chuck wasn't made of the same material as the rest of us, I'm sure of that." - Eagles cornerback Tom Brookshier

"When I go out there, I want to be the greatest football player who ever lived."  - Chucck Bednarik

Chuck and Emma Bednarik with their daughters Charlene, Donna, Pamela, and Carol in 1959

Jerry Williams and Chuck Bednarik in 1969

Chuck Bednarik in 1976

The Bednarik family in 1959

Bednarik is announced to the crowd in 1984

A sideline shot of Bednarik

Eagles head coach Joe Kuharick with Chuck Bednarik

Bednarik with Ballantine Brewing Vice President, Carl Badenhausen in 1965

Bednarik giving his Hall Of Fame induction speech

Coach Earle "Greasy" Neale with Bednarik in Canton, Ohio

Chuck Bednarik's headshot

Bednarik getting ready to snap the ball for his photo

Bednarik making the tackle

Bednarik signing his contract

Bednarik celebrating after a great play

Bednarik getting ready for the season

Bednarik working on his snaps

A sideline view of Bednarik

Bednarik served in the United States Army Air Forces

Bednarik in his Hall Of Fame jacket

Bednarik with his Hall Of Fame bust

Bednarik signing some posters for the Hall Of Fame

Check Bednarik passed away at the age of 89