Why are Crystal Palace called the Eagles?
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[BBC] [BBC] Where Crystal Palace’s nickname comes from has been the subject of several questions sent in via our ‘Ask about Crystal Palace’ form and BBC Sport has taken a look at the history behind the name… Crystal Palace’s nickname became the Eagles in the 1970s when then-manager Malcolm Allison was inspired by Portuguese club […]