During the 13 January playoff game in Philadelphia, Green Bay Packers fans faced verbal abuse from other spectators.
A video capturing the incident has quickly gained millions of views online.
Highlights
- Ally Keller shared that she didn’t want to react aggressively or cause a scene, especially to avoid putting her fiancé in a dangerous situation.
- The couple said they wouldn’t return to Philadelphia for future Packers games, expressing that while they knew not all fans behaved that way.
- Ryan Caldwell apologized that what started as playful banter with two Packers fans near him turned into something more serious.
Well, a Philadelphia Eagles fan, Ryan Caldwell, was banned from attending future games, lost his job, and received widespread criticism on social media.
The Eagles hosted the Packers in a playoff game on 13 January night, quickly securing a 22-10 victory.
However, the game’s result was quickly overshadowed when a video showed an Eagles fan, Ryan Caldwell, verbally attacking a Packers supporter in the stands.
Ally Keller And Alexander Basara Put On The Camera To Make Ryan Caldwell Stop Taunting Them
In the footage, a woman in Packers attire celebrates a replay review, only for a man in Eagles gear seated behind her to begin insulting her.
One of the fans, Ally Keller, shared that she didn’t want to react aggressively or cause a scene, especially to avoid putting her fiancé in a dangerous situation.
During the Eagles’ 22-10 Wild Card win, Ryan Caldwell was caught on video verbally abusing a female Packers fan.
— Kicks (@kicks) January 16, 2025
Her fiancé, Alex Basara, recorded the interaction but didn’t seem to intervene 👇pic.twitter.com/reilJVnTWQ
Although she was distraught, she tried to remain calm throughout the ordeal.
Keller and her fiancé, Alexander Basara, attended the game dressed in Packers gear, surrounded by Eagles fans who mostly kept the atmosphere light and fun.
However, they both said that one fan crossed the line, making the experience uncomfortable.
Basara mentioned that he had seen similar situations before, so he decided to take out his phone.
He explained that it could quickly escalate into a dangerous situation, pointing out that he’s seen videos from other stadiums where things get tense between a couple and an aggressive fan, often putting the woman in a risky position.
He said this was the reason they recorded the incident, and once the man realized he was on camera, he stopped.
The couple reported that the rest of the game went on peacefully. After sharing the video, they received an apology from the Eagles.
However, the couple stated that they wouldn’t return to Philadelphia for future Packers games, expressing that while they knew not all fans behaved that way, they hoped posting the video would raise awareness that such actions are unacceptable.
After Being Fired From BCT Partners, Ryan Caldwell Issues Public Apology To The Couple
A representative for the Eagles confirmed that the situation was addressed, and the fan responsible for the abuse has been banned from future events at Lincoln Financial Field.
The individual also lost his job as an IT consultant and issued an apology for his actions, calling his behavior inexcusable.
Ryan Caldwell‘s employer, BCT Partners have responded.., pic.twitter.com/C7k1OEWrHq
— Christo4 (@ChrstphrCook) January 14, 2025
Ryan Caldwell explained that what started as playful banter with two Packers fans near him turned into something more serious, and he ended up saying completely unacceptable things.
In the heat of the moment, he used hurtful words directed at one of the fans, Ally Keller.
He sincerely apologized to Keller and her fiance, family, friends, former employer, colleagues, Packers fans, Eagles fans, the Philadelphia Eagles, the city of Philadelphia, and everyone offended by his actions.
Additional Information
- Supporters of both teams criticized Caldwell’s actions, with thousands joining in the condemnation. It was then that efforts to identify him began.
- The video quickly gained attention, with over 10 million views on X within just 24 hours.
- Before heading to the game, Ally and Alexander had posted a selfie of themselves. It was shared online before the incident took place.