Challenger Flies at AFC Championship Game
Jets / Colts
January 24, 2010

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Challenger Flies During Pre-Game Ceremony at AFC Championship Game

Celebrity bald eagle 'Challenger' inspects the troops as he soars over American soldiers holding a field-sized U.S. flag
during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks
at the AEF Championship game between the NY Jets and Indianapolis Colts.
The eagle is cared for by the non-profit American Eagle Foundation at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN.

 

Al Cecere and Laura Cecere

American Eagle Foundation (AEF) President Al Cecere catches the celebrity bald eagle 'Challenger' on his gloved hand
at the conclusion of the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks
at the AEF Championship game between the NY Jets and Indianapolis Colts.
The eagle is cared for by the non-profit AEF at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN.

 

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