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Jason Kelce Bartends, Rips Off His Pants For Charity

The Eagles legend's efforts raised more than $1 million.

Eagles legend Jason Kelce helped raise $1 million for the Eagles Autism Charity in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
Eagles legend Jason Kelce helped raise $1 million for the Eagles Autism Charity in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

SEA ISLE CITY, NJ — Whether it's dressing as a mummer and roaring from the Art Museum steps, or bringing his unfiltered presence to ESPN's national broadcast, Eagles legend Jason Kelce always embraced the public spectacle.

But he brought his game to a new level last week down in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, as he helped lead a record-breaking charity event that rose more than $1 million for the Eagles Autism Foundation.

Beyond just slinging beers in the midst of a raging and roaring crowd, Kelce also entered the event by dragging out a lifeguard stand into the middle of the crowd, climbing on top of it, and ripping off his shorts to reveal an American flag speedo.

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He then strutted through the crowd at Sea Isle's famous Ocean Drive bar to ensuing roars.

The annual Team 62 fundraiser, led by Jason and Kylie Kelce, brought together numerous community leaders, organizations, and Eagles stars past and present.

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"The last couple of days were intense, but by far our most successful Shore Birds event to date," Kelce said. "As always, Sea Isle City showed up and showed out. Tons of people came and spent their time and money in supporting this mission, and we couldn’t be more grateful to all of you that attended and made these events special."

The Kelces were joined by Eagles icons including security guard Big Dom, former Phillie and current broadcaster John Kruk, Beau Allen, Connor Barwin, Brandon Graham, Landon Dickerson, Cooper DeJean, Sydney Brown , Thomas Booker, Charley Hughlett, Ross Tucker, and Todd Herremans, as well as Intern Brandon, Jets Jake, and Queen Emma.

While this year was the most successful year, the event has raised more than $2.4 million for the Eagles Autism Foundation since 2021.

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