The Eagles were in the NFL playoffs this past weekend.

Yet, back in the day, the Eagles and Batman made history in mid-January.

This latest installment of my look back at YESTERDAY -- a trip back in time to the late 1960s, 70s and sometimes dipping into the early 80s - and can be found weekly in the Times News newspaper -- is a recollection of some of the more memorable mid-January events and some pop-culture situations and items.

It was January 11, 1981 and everyone believed the Eagles could advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in their history in the NFC Championship Game at Veterans Stadium against their archrival Dallas Cowboys. It also was a classic setting of a bone-chilling, 12 degrees with a windchill of minus three caused by 30-plus mile-per-hour winds.

I was in college at the time, but remember the game and the environment well. The Eagles donned their white uniforms, forcing Dallas to wear their uncharacteristic blue uniform that reportedly infuriated Dallas management.

For many diehard fans, it still goes down in history as “The Dallas Game.”

With a freezer-like environment around Philadelphia, head coach Dick Vermeil decided to take his team to Tampa to practice. Running back Wilbert Montgomery became the lead story with his sore knee and bruised thigh, and the Eagles’ hopes began to fade. It was up to legendary Eagles’ trainer Otho Davis to work his magic.

However, on the game’s second play, Montgomery broke free for a 42-yard score and a 194-yard day on 26 carries to lead the Birds to a 20-7 victory and an eventual date with the then Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV two weeks later on Jan. 25. Forgotten fullback Leroy Harris gained 60 yards on 10 carries and scored a touchdown, as the Eagles amassed 263 yards on the ground.

Super Bowls: Jan. 12, 1969 marked the date of legendary Super Bowl III when Joe Namath predicted his heavy underdog Jets would upset the Baltimore Colts. They did in true fashion, 16-7, and Namath enhanced his stardom. Anyone remember his Noxzema shaving cream commercials?

On the same date, Pittsburgh won its first Super Bowl with a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in 1975 behind Terry Bradshaw, the “Steel Curtain” defense, and fourth-year running back Franco Harris.

If you look, the final scores are only a point apart.

Same Bat-Time, Same Bat-Channel: Jan. 12, 1966. It’s always a memorable day in my life as the original “Batman” debuted on ABC-TV.

For a six-year-old, this was the best.

The show aired on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 – considered prime-time then – with the classic cliffhanger and conclusion. There was a star-studded cast of villains with the likes of the big four, the Penguin Burgess Meredith, the Joker Cesar Romero, the Riddler Frank Gorshin, and the Catwoman Julie Newmar.

Color had burst into the television landscape and it made the Caped Crusaders’ gidgets and gizmos even more attractive. The campy, cheesy scripts had taken the country by storm, but if you were 10-and-under, you never realized it.

At the beginning of the third season, the emergence of Batgirl and some flirting between her and Batman could save the sagging ratings, as the writing wasn’t the same as the first two seasons. After ABC canceled the series, NBC was willing to take over the series, but there were too many sets destroyed to make it a profitable venture.

We all seemed to have that special place in our homes or around them that were our own special Batcaves. Holy Moly, Batman!

Trooper Ronald Rossi and “Grade” School: While reminiscing about my younger days, it always was a treat to see PA State Trooper Ronald Rossi come to my school to speak about safety and the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and driving.

We would hear about his impending visit, and everyone always waited to see him. Roasti was an imposing figure with his stature, and all of us were agape with the sight of a real gun in his holster. Rossi kept his presentation simple and concise, so we could all get his message. His radio ads made him a celebrity to us in our youth, and we were all determined to do the right thing in life. We all can recall those familiar words – “This is Trooper Ronald Rossi of the Pennsylvania State Police.”

Rossi went on to have a stellar 24-year career as Lehigh County Sheriff, and he passed away nearly a year to the day on Jan. 14, 2021.

As far as school, why was pizza seemingly served every Friday? And those tiny cartons of milk always were a favorite, and the milk always tasted good. As far as gym class, did you ever have to run a mile or climb a rope?

Sweet Thoughts: A few candy items that emerged in the 1960s that may have been forgotten.

In 1963, “SweetTarts” hit the market. Their maker created the tarts as an alternative to a “Pixy Stix” that they believed were too messy. Also in the same year, “AstroPops” were invented. It was a lollipop in the shape of a rocket.

Three years later, Nestle introduced the $100,000 bar that was later changed to the “100 Grand” bar. It is sometimes hard to find today.

Flyin’ High: On Jan. 11, 1976, one of the most memorable international hockey games took place at the Spectrum when the Flyers met the Russian Red Army team. They easily were two of the most renowned teams of their time.

The “Broad Street Bullies” had their way with the Russians in a dominating, 4-0 victory, outshooting them 49-13 in the process. The Flyers’ goalie in the game? It was underrated Wayne Stephenson.

It was another classic Philly bicentennial sports moment. Did you have one of those Phillies’ bicentennial hats? I did.

Final Jan. 12 thoughts: In 1971, the iconic series “All In The Family” debuted and shook the conservative front. Three years later, the Steve Miller band released the hit, “The Joker.”