Big Charlies Saloon in South Philly - Page 3

teedubya · 08-10-2005, 08:29 PM

I was watching the 2003 Chiefs DVD...

and they had a feature about Big Charlies Saloon. Great piece... huge fans of the Chiefs, and they grew up and live in Philadelphia. Unreal.

I am wondering if anyone has been there, and... if anyone from Philly who goes there, posts on ChiefsPlanet??

Next time in Philly, Im definitely heading there for a beer!

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NFL Flims Presents: "Big Charlie's Saloon"
Apr 29, 2004, 3:52:00 AM
April 29, 2004 (morning)--Nestled in the heart of South Philadelphia, Big Charlie’s is a bar that houses not Philadelphia Eagles fans, but Kansas City Chiefs fans. NFL Films brings Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil and his coaching staff to Big Charlie’s to surprise die-hard Chiefs fans that live in Philadelphia. Originally released as a segment of NFL Films Presents, Big Charlie’s garnered the first Sports Emmy award for the fledgling NFL Network, which became the youngest network ever to win the prestigious gold trophy.

The NFL Network will celebrated its six-month anniversary on May 4. With the release of the 2004 playing schedule last week, exclusive coverage from inside the NFL Annual Meetings earlier in the month, the first-ever nightly access to the NFL Scouting Combine in February, and NFL Total Access, the nightly show of record for NFL news, NFL viewers have been provided insight never seen before.

MNchief · 04-20-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

their hardcore, bro. Watch out or they'll knock yuor teeth out, bro.

A few more questions, if you'd permit --

Have you been there?
Is it not a cool place to check out?
Do you need an invite?
Do I show up in Chiefs gear?
What was the nature of the bad blood on here?

big nasty kcnut · 04-20-2006, 11:32 PM

Mn well it's a old fued worth not talking about and if you want to go fine. I think you just go as you are cause it seem to me the everybody welcome there. Just don't mention chiefs planet ok.

04-20-2006, 11:35 PM

There is no back story on Big Charlies. As far as we know, that place is cool. There is a back story on an individual who purports to be affiliated with Big Charlies. That has yet to have been verified by anyone. If you're going to Philly, you should check out Big Charlies. I don't know how you're going to find it though. They don't appear to be listed anywhere.

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-20-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MNchief

I'm headed to Philly for work in a few weeks, and I thought about checking it out.

I just joined, and can't figure out the search functionality on the board here (keeps telling me I'm < 4 words and it won't search...).

Thus, I can't get the backstory on the problems with Big Charlie's Saloon. Anyone able to enlighten me?

One word:

Psychos

VonneMarie · 04-20-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kcnut

Mn well it's a old fued worth not talking about and if you want to go fine. I think you just go as you are cause it seem to me the everybody welcome there. Just don't mention chiefs planet ok.

Ok.

Ebolapox · 04-20-2006, 11:37 PM

nut hit it on the head... basically, not really worth talking about (it's a load of stupidity essentially)

let's just say...if you see a short bald guy driving a tauras with an obviously sunburnt lady, don't stop to wave hi unless yuor peppered two half ur teeff knawked awt, bro!!

04-20-2006, 11:38 PM

You can mention ChiefsPlanet if you wish. I'm sure you'll be fine.

MNchief · 04-20-2006, 11:41 PM

Thanks all.

Not looking to stir up old news or trouble. Just looking for advice. Appreciate the thread replies.

On a different subject, looks like this might be the last year at River Falls... so I recommend coming up, having a few brews, hit some of the local golf courses, and seeing camp up close and personal.

Ebolapox · 04-20-2006, 11:42 PM

eh, I imagine they'll move it closer to KC if so--thus, a far easier trip for me

MNchief · 04-21-2006, 01:10 AM

I'm sure moving closer to KC will be better for most of ChiefsNation. But, I think:

a) it's good to go where comforts and the familiar aren't the norm, and

b) River Falls is far enough away from the big city (Mpls/St Paul) that the players only get into trouble on long weekends, or when bouncers get a little fiesty with kickers.

I'll be sad to see camp moved back to Liberty or closer to KC. But then again, I live in MN, so it's way more convenient for me.

**Rausch** · 04-21-2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

If anyone makes the journey, be sure to try the NEPA cheese.

I have no problems doing so.

But if some fans decide to segment themselves some fans should consider past criminal histories and charges that might compromise their ability to walk amongst free men should they relapse...

MNchief · 04-21-2006, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I have no problems doing so.

But if some fans decide to segment themselves some fans should consider past criminal histories and charges that might compromise their ability to walk amongst free men should they relapse...

Sorry, don't follow?
Sounds like you'd be cool visiting Big Charlies?

**Rausch** · 04-21-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MNchief

Sorry, don't follow?
Sounds like you'd be cool visiting Big Charlies?

I have no problem getting along with anyone.

Despite my BB gruffness I'm not an argumentative type...

jspchief · 04-21-2006, 06:46 AM

I'm sure Big Charlies won't be fun. Not because of any one individual, but rather because 99% of the Philadelphia population are assholes.

I can't imagine how inssufferable a Philly asshole that had his ego stroked by NFL Films would be.

burt · 04-21-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Hang up calls? That would have been a welcomed change of pace. It was the heavy breathing and moaning that really bothered me. I think the guy really, really liked me.

Sorry, that was actually me......

04-20-2006, 11:32 PM	#32
big nasty kcnut The pizza king of kansas Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere in the u.s.a. Casino cash: $-239100	Mn well it's a old fued worth not talking about and if you want to go fine. I think you just go as you are cause it seem to me the everybody welcome there. Just don't mention chiefs planet ok. __________________ When it's grim, be the grim reaper and go get it. Adopt a chiefs Travis Kelce. You woke up the wrong mother****er!
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04-20-2006, 11:35 PM	#33
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	There is no back story on Big Charlies. As far as we know, that place is cool. There is a back story on an individual who purports to be affiliated with Big Charlies. That has yet to have been verified by anyone. If you're going to Philly, you should check out Big Charlies. I don't know how you're going to find it though. They don't appear to be listed anywhere.
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04-20-2006, 11:37 PM	#36
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $189903	nut hit it on the head... basically, not really worth talking about (it's a load of stupidity essentially) let's just say...if you see a short bald guy driving a tauras with an obviously sunburnt lady, don't stop to wave hi unless yuor peppered two half ur teeff knawked awt, bro!!
Posts: 26,459

04-20-2006, 11:38 PM	#37
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	You can mention ChiefsPlanet if you wish. I'm sure you'll be fine.
Posts: n/a

04-20-2006, 11:41 PM	#38
MNchief Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chaska, mn Casino cash: $10004900	Thanks all. Not looking to stir up old news or trouble. Just looking for advice. Appreciate the thread replies. On a different subject, looks like this might be the last year at River Falls... so I recommend coming up, having a few brews, hit some of the local golf courses, and seeing camp up close and personal.
Posts: 13

04-20-2006, 11:42 PM	#39
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $189903	eh, I imagine they'll move it closer to KC if so--thus, a far easier trip for me
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04-21-2006, 01:10 AM	#40
MNchief Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chaska, mn Casino cash: $10004900	I'm sure moving closer to KC will be better for most of ChiefsNation. But, I think: a) it's good to go where comforts and the familiar aren't the norm, and b) River Falls is far enough away from the big city (Mpls/St Paul) that the players only get into trouble on long weekends, or when bouncers get a little fiesty with kickers. I'll be sad to see camp moved back to Liberty or closer to KC. But then again, I live in MN, so it's way more convenient for me.
Posts: 13

04-21-2006, 06:46 AM	#44
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	I'm sure Big Charlies won't be fun. Not because of any one individual, but rather because 99% of the Philadelphia population are assholes. I can't imagine how inssufferable a Philly asshole that had his ego stroked by NFL Films would be. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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