DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a big day for Bucktown! Hometown pride is at an all-time high as Dunmore native Vic Fangio heads to the big game as the Philadelphia Eagle's Defensive Coordinator.
Fangio has a long history of professional coaching, but this is his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles. His leadership has given the team the best defense in the league.
"It's a great thing for our community. I think the greatest thing is that he's a great example to the students in our district," said Dunmore Highschool Football Coach Kevin McHale.
McHale and his players say Coach Vic Fangio serves as an inspiration to many, often paying the team a visit.
Before his time with the NFL, Fangio played football at Dunmore and coached under the late Jack Henzes.
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"He was taught a lot of the same things that we're taught and he uses that for the Philadelphia Eagles and we get to see that every Sunday," said Dunmore Football Player Will Bonin.
Fangio has a long history of professional coaching, but this is his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles.
People in the area say they are full of hometown pride as he takes his skills to the highest level.
"I think it's great. I went to Dunmore. I'm from Dunmore all my life. He graduated a year behind me with my brother and I think it's great for the area," said Dunmore resident Michael Judge.
Even putting aside their own loyalties for their local coach.
"I said, you know I'm not a Philly fan, I'm a Cowboy, but I'll be a Philly fan for this game," Judge continued.
People 28/22 News spoke with also noted how Fangio is an example of how hard work can accomplish anything.
Fangio made the Superbowl as a coach with the San Francisco 49ers back in 2012.
