Fans flooded Lincoln Financial Field just hours after the announcement, many wearing capes, crowns, and “King 99” jerseys. The Eagles Pro Shop sold out of King’s merchandise within minutes, and local businesses celebrated with midnight sales, murals, and even a 7-foot-9 cheesesteak promotion.
In a league built on speed, power, and precision — Titan Gustavus King has added something else: awe.
And now, Philadelphia once again has its giant.