A nun played football in the streets of Philadelphia awaiting Pope Francis's upcoming visit. Watch video
PHILADELPHIA -- This sister's got game, Sam Bradford, watch out.
One Kentucky nun took a break from waiting for Pope Francis's visit to Philadelphia to toss a few passes with some fellow pilgrims, and with how the Eagles have been doing recently, they might just want to check her out.
Sister Patricia Jean Cushing stepped out onto Arch Street Friday evening and joined John and Mark Timmons , Chicago residents who are also in town for the historic papal visit, in throwing a little pigskin.
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In no time the unusual game of catch between a father, a son and a nun drew a crowd delighted to cheer them all on.
"The Eagles need you!" chanted one onlooker while another shouted: "You're showing off!"
When asked how she got her game Cushing's answer was simple.
"I had four brothers so I played football and I'm a teacher so I have to keep up with the kids."
Turns out football isn't her only skill.
Right after her game of catch Sister Jean broke out into a jig when she heard the music of a local busker, so America's Got Talent might want to take note too.
NJ.com staff writer Rebecca Forand contributed to this report.
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