Comebacks are common in Philadelphia

Allen Iverson isn't the first Philadelphia athlete to return home for a second tour of duty. In fact, there's been a bunch of them.

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 29: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes against the Washington Redskins during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 29, 2009...

SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 15: The San Diego Chargers cheerleaders dance during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 15, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Eagles...

...ONE YARD TO GO IN THE FOURTH QUARTER DURING THE COWBOYS 20-17 LOSS TO THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT VETERANS STADIUM IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. OFFICIALS NULLIFIE

...of the Chicago Bears runs for yards after the catch in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on November 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images...

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 18: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum...

...San Diego Chargers offers the football to a Chargers cheerleader after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium on November 15, 2009 in San Diego, California...

Veterans are sports fans, too

Many of the men and women serving our country overseas are sports fans, just like you and me.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick scrambles during the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Oct. 26...

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook (36) walks off the field after being injured in the first quarter...

...Fans of the Washington Redskins show their unhappiness with their team before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on October 26, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 27-17...

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid directs his team in the second quarter of an NFL football game...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb jokes with reporters during a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, in Philadelphia...

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Linebacker Joe Mays #51 and safety Sean Jones #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackle during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 27, 2009 at Lincoln Financial...

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders during an NFL football game , Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia