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The '''Philadelphia Eagles''' are a professional American football team based in [[Philadelphia]]. | The '''Philadelphia Eagles''' are a professional American football team based in [[Philadelphia]]. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. Founded back in 1933, the team's won two Super Bowl championships and three pre-merger NFL Championships, putting them among the league's most successful franchises.<ref name="britannica">{{cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Philadelphia-Eagles |title=Philadelphia Eagles |publisher=Encyclopedia Britannica |access-date=December 22, 2025}}</ref> | ||
Home games happen at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] in [[South Philadelphia]]. That's a 69,176-seat stadium packed with one of the NFL's most passionate and intense fanbases. The Eagles' rivalry with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] is genuinely fierce, and Eagles fans have earned a reputation across the league for their dedication, their deep knowledge of the game, and sometimes their rowdy behavior. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
Bert Bell and Lud Wray founded the Philadelphia Eagles in '''1933''' as a replacement for the Frankford Yellow Jackets, which had gone bankrupt and folded in 1931. They purchased the franchise rights for just $2,500, which would be around $60,000 in today's money.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Eagles |title=Philadelphia Eagles |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=December 22, 2025}}</ref> | |||
The | The name came from the Blue Eagle. That was the symbol of President [https://biography.wiki/f/Franklin_D._Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt]'s National Recovery Administration, a New Deal agency meant to help the economy recover during the Great Depression. The Blue Eagle stood for American workers and industry joining together, so it made sense as the symbol for a Philadelphia sports team. | ||
=== Early Years and Championships === | === Early Years and Championships === | ||
The Eagles | Things were rough at first. The Eagles posted losing records throughout the 1930s, struggling to gain traction in a crowded sports market. Everything shifted in the late 1940s when coach Earle "Greasy" Neale took over. He led them to back-to-back NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949, the only consecutive titles in franchise history. | ||
They won their third NFL Championship in 1960. That game? They beat Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers 17-13 right there in Philadelphia. It's still the only postseason loss Lombardi suffered as a head coach. | |||
=== The Steagles (1943) === | === The Steagles (1943) === | ||
The '''Steagles''' were a temporary merger between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1943 NFL season. | The '''Steagles''' were something special. It was a temporary merger between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1943 NFL season, born from necessity. World War II had pulled so many players into military service that neither franchise could field a complete roster on their own. The NFL approved a one-year merger, creating the "Phil-Pitt Steagles." | ||
Walt Kiesling from Pittsburgh and Greasy Neale from Philadelphia shared coaching duties. They played home games at both Philadelphia's Shibe Park and Pittsburgh's Forbes Field. The Steagles went 5-4-1 that season. Once it ended, both franchises went back to operating separately, though the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals the next year while Philadelphia stood alone. | |||
=== Super Bowl Era === | === Super Bowl Era === | ||
The Eagles | The Eagles made it to their first Super Bowl after the 1980 season. Super Bowl XV didn't go their way, though: the Oakland Raiders won 27-10. They'd get another shot after 2004, but Super Bowl XXXIX went to the New England Patriots 24-21. That one still stings for Eagles fans. | ||
== Super Bowl Championships == | == Super Bowl Championships == | ||
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=== Championships === | === Championships === | ||
The Philadelphia Eagles have | The Philadelphia Eagles have captured '''two Super Bowl championships''': | ||
* '''Super Bowl LII''' (February 4, 2018) - Eagles 41, New England Patriots 33 | * '''Super Bowl LII''' (February 4, 2018) - Eagles 41, New England Patriots 33 | ||
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=== Super Bowl LII (2017 Season) === | === Super Bowl LII (2017 Season) === | ||
On '''February 4, 2018''', they won their first Super Bowl. The Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Nick Foles, the backup quarterback stepping in for the injured Carson Wentz, earned Super Bowl MVP honors. He threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns, and he caught one on a trick play everyone calls the "Philly Special."<ref name="sportskeeda">{{cite web |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-wins |title=Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Wins History |publisher=Sportskeeda |access-date=December 22, 2025}}</ref> | |||
Their second championship came in '''February 2025'''. This time they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was the Super Bowl MVP. | |||
=== Super Bowl Appearances === | === Super Bowl Appearances === | ||
The Eagles have | The Eagles have made '''five Super Bowl appearances''': | ||
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=== Complete Championship History === | === Complete Championship History === | ||
Counting the pre-Super Bowl NFL Championships, the Eagles have claimed '''five total league titles''': | |||
* NFL Championships: 1948, 1949, 1960 | * NFL Championships: 1948, 1949, 1960 | ||
* Super Bowl Championships: LII (2017 season), LIX (2024 season) | * Super Bowl Championships: LII (2017 season), LIX (2024 season) | ||
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=== Stadium === | === Stadium === | ||
The | The Eagles play at '''Lincoln Financial Field''', located at 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way in [[South Philadelphia]]. People call it "The Linc." It opened in 2003 and replaced Veterans Stadium, which fans had loved but which was getting old. | ||
=== Stadium Capacity === | === Stadium Capacity === | ||
'''69,176''' people can fit in Lincoln Financial Field for NFL games. For concerts and special events, the stadium stretches to over 72,000. | |||
You'll find: | |||
* Natural grass | * Natural grass (they switched from artificial turf in 2023) | ||
* State-of-the-art video boards | * State-of-the-art video boards | ||
* Climate-controlled premium seating areas | * Climate-controlled premium seating areas | ||
* Multiple concession stands | * Multiple concession stands with local Philadelphia food | ||
Temple University's football team also plays there. | |||
== Ownership == | == Ownership == | ||
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=== Current Ownership === | === Current Ownership === | ||
'''Jeffrey Lurie''' has owned the Philadelphia Eagles since 1994 | '''[https://biography.wiki/a/Jeffrey_Lurie Jeffrey Lurie]''' has owned the Philadelphia Eagles since 1994. He bought them from Norman Braman for $185 million, which was a record price for an NFL franchise back then. Under Lurie's ownership, they've made four Super Bowl appearances and won two championships. | ||
Lurie | Lurie came from Boston and used to be a film producer. He's earned praise for his patience in building the team and his commitment to Philadelphia. He's also known for his philanthropic work through the Eagles Autism Foundation. The franchise is now worth over $6 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable sports teams. | ||
The franchise is | |||
== Team Colors == | == Team Colors == | ||
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=== Team Colors === | === Team Colors === | ||
The | The Eagles' official colors are: | ||
* '''Midnight Green''' - | * '''Midnight Green''' - Their main color, introduced in 1996 | ||
* '''Black''' | * '''Black''' | ||
* '''Silver''' (on helmets) | * '''Silver''' (on helmets) | ||
* '''White''' | * '''White''' | ||
Only a few NFL teams use green as their primary color. The Eagles switched to midnight green in 1996, dropping the kelly green they'd worn from 1948-1995. Fans have pushed periodically to bring kelly green back, and the team does wear kelly green throwback uniforms for select games. | |||
== Rivalries == | == Rivalries == | ||
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=== Dallas Cowboys === | === Dallas Cowboys === | ||
The | The '''Dallas Cowboys''' are the Eagles' biggest rival. This rivalry ranks among the fiercest in American professional sports, built on decades of competitive matchups, geographic closeness in the NFC East, and fundamental cultural differences between the two cities. | ||
What makes it so intense: | |||
* Both | * Both have been historically successful NFL franchises | ||
* | * Their games draw the highest TV ratings of the NFL season | ||
* Fan | * Fan hatred between Philadelphia and Dallas is legendary | ||
* The "Bounty Bowl" controversies of the early 1990s | * The "Bounty Bowl" controversies of the early 1990s made things much worse | ||
Other | Other important Eagles rivalries: | ||
* '''New York Giants''' - NFC East division rival since 1933 | * '''New York Giants''' - NFC East division rival since 1933 | ||
* '''Washington Commanders''' - NFC East division rival | * '''Washington Commanders''' - NFC East division rival | ||
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== Fan Culture == | == Fan Culture == | ||
Eagles fans are | Eagles fans are famous throughout the NFL. They know their football, they're intense, and they're passionate about their team. You'll notice: | ||
* '''The "E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!" chant''' - | * '''The "E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!" chant''' - You hear it filling the stadium and Philadelphia bars during games | ||
* '''Tailgating culture''' - The parking lots around Lincoln Financial Field | * '''Tailgating culture''' - The parking lots around Lincoln Financial Field become massive pregame parties | ||
* '''The 700 Level reputation''' - | * '''The 700 Level reputation''' - That's the upper deck from Veterans Stadium, which had a wild reputation for fan behavior | ||
* '''Snowball incidents''' - Eagles fans | * '''Snowball incidents''' - In 1968, Eagles fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus. They've never lived that down | ||
* '''The "Philly Special"''' - | * '''The "Philly Special"''' - That trick play from Super Bowl LII became an iconic symbol of Eagles creativity | ||
== Notable Players == | == Notable Players == | ||
The Eagles have had Hall of Famers and beloved figures throughout their history: | |||
* '''Chuck Bednarik''' - "Concrete Charlie," the last | * '''Chuck Bednarik''' - "Concrete Charlie," the last genuine two-way player in NFL history | ||
* '''Reggie White''' - "The Minister of Defense," dominant defensive end | * '''Reggie White''' - "The Minister of Defense," a dominant defensive end | ||
* '''Brian Dawkins''' - | * '''Brian Dawkins''' - A hard-hitting safety and emotional leader | ||
* '''Donovan McNabb''' - | * '''Donovan McNabb''' - The franchise quarterback from 1999-2009 | ||
* '''Brian Westbrook''' - | * '''Brian Westbrook''' - A versatile running back | ||
* '''Jason Kelce''' - All-Pro center | * '''Jason Kelce''' - An All-Pro center famous for his Super Bowl parade speech | ||
* '''Jalen Hurts''' - | * '''Jalen Hurts''' - The current franchise quarterback and Super Bowl MVP | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:02, 23 April 2026
| Type | Professional football team (NFL) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Neighborhood | South Philadelphia |
| Phone | (215) 463-5500 |
| Website | Official site |
| Established | 1933 |
| Founder | Bert Bell, Lud Wray |
| Owner | Jeffrey Lurie (since 1994) |
| Products | NFL football |
| Status | Active |
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. Founded back in 1933, the team's won two Super Bowl championships and three pre-merger NFL Championships, putting them among the league's most successful franchises.[1]
Home games happen at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia. That's a 69,176-seat stadium packed with one of the NFL's most passionate and intense fanbases. The Eagles' rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys is genuinely fierce, and Eagles fans have earned a reputation across the league for their dedication, their deep knowledge of the game, and sometimes their rowdy behavior.
History
Founding
Bert Bell and Lud Wray founded the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933 as a replacement for the Frankford Yellow Jackets, which had gone bankrupt and folded in 1931. They purchased the franchise rights for just $2,500, which would be around $60,000 in today's money.[2]
The name came from the Blue Eagle. That was the symbol of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's National Recovery Administration, a New Deal agency meant to help the economy recover during the Great Depression. The Blue Eagle stood for American workers and industry joining together, so it made sense as the symbol for a Philadelphia sports team.
Early Years and Championships
Things were rough at first. The Eagles posted losing records throughout the 1930s, struggling to gain traction in a crowded sports market. Everything shifted in the late 1940s when coach Earle "Greasy" Neale took over. He led them to back-to-back NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949, the only consecutive titles in franchise history.
They won their third NFL Championship in 1960. That game? They beat Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers 17-13 right there in Philadelphia. It's still the only postseason loss Lombardi suffered as a head coach.
The Steagles (1943)
The Steagles were something special. It was a temporary merger between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1943 NFL season, born from necessity. World War II had pulled so many players into military service that neither franchise could field a complete roster on their own. The NFL approved a one-year merger, creating the "Phil-Pitt Steagles."
Walt Kiesling from Pittsburgh and Greasy Neale from Philadelphia shared coaching duties. They played home games at both Philadelphia's Shibe Park and Pittsburgh's Forbes Field. The Steagles went 5-4-1 that season. Once it ended, both franchises went back to operating separately, though the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals the next year while Philadelphia stood alone.
Super Bowl Era
The Eagles made it to their first Super Bowl after the 1980 season. Super Bowl XV didn't go their way, though: the Oakland Raiders won 27-10. They'd get another shot after 2004, but Super Bowl XXXIX went to the New England Patriots 24-21. That one still stings for Eagles fans.
Super Bowl Championships
Championships
The Philadelphia Eagles have captured two Super Bowl championships:
- Super Bowl LII (February 4, 2018) - Eagles 41, New England Patriots 33
- Super Bowl LIX (February 2025) - Eagles 40, Kansas City Chiefs 22
Super Bowl LII (2017 Season)
On February 4, 2018, they won their first Super Bowl. The Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Nick Foles, the backup quarterback stepping in for the injured Carson Wentz, earned Super Bowl MVP honors. He threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns, and he caught one on a trick play everyone calls the "Philly Special."[3]
Their second championship came in February 2025. This time they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was the Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl Appearances
The Eagles have made five Super Bowl appearances:
| Super Bowl | Season | Result | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV | 1980 | Loss | Raiders 27, Eagles 10 | New Orleans |
| XXXIX | 2004 | Loss | Patriots 24, Eagles 21 | Jacksonville |
| LII | 2017 | Win | Eagles 41, Patriots 33 | Minneapolis |
| LVII | 2022 | Loss | Chiefs 38, Eagles 35 | Glendale |
| LIX | 2024 | Win | Eagles 40, Chiefs 22 | New Orleans |
Complete Championship History
Counting the pre-Super Bowl NFL Championships, the Eagles have claimed five total league titles:
- NFL Championships: 1948, 1949, 1960
- Super Bowl Championships: LII (2017 season), LIX (2024 season)
Lincoln Financial Field
Stadium
The Eagles play at Lincoln Financial Field, located at 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way in South Philadelphia. People call it "The Linc." It opened in 2003 and replaced Veterans Stadium, which fans had loved but which was getting old.
Stadium Capacity
69,176 people can fit in Lincoln Financial Field for NFL games. For concerts and special events, the stadium stretches to over 72,000.
You'll find:
- Natural grass (they switched from artificial turf in 2023)
- State-of-the-art video boards
- Climate-controlled premium seating areas
- Multiple concession stands with local Philadelphia food
Temple University's football team also plays there.
Ownership
Current Ownership
Jeffrey Lurie has owned the Philadelphia Eagles since 1994. He bought them from Norman Braman for $185 million, which was a record price for an NFL franchise back then. Under Lurie's ownership, they've made four Super Bowl appearances and won two championships.
Lurie came from Boston and used to be a film producer. He's earned praise for his patience in building the team and his commitment to Philadelphia. He's also known for his philanthropic work through the Eagles Autism Foundation. The franchise is now worth over $6 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable sports teams.
Team Colors
Team Colors
The Eagles' official colors are:
- Midnight Green - Their main color, introduced in 1996
- Black
- Silver (on helmets)
- White
Only a few NFL teams use green as their primary color. The Eagles switched to midnight green in 1996, dropping the kelly green they'd worn from 1948-1995. Fans have pushed periodically to bring kelly green back, and the team does wear kelly green throwback uniforms for select games.
Rivalries
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are the Eagles' biggest rival. This rivalry ranks among the fiercest in American professional sports, built on decades of competitive matchups, geographic closeness in the NFC East, and fundamental cultural differences between the two cities.
What makes it so intense:
- Both have been historically successful NFL franchises
- Their games draw the highest TV ratings of the NFL season
- Fan hatred between Philadelphia and Dallas is legendary
- The "Bounty Bowl" controversies of the early 1990s made things much worse
Other important Eagles rivalries:
- New York Giants - NFC East division rival since 1933
- Washington Commanders - NFC East division rival
- New England Patriots - Super Bowl opponents in XXXIX and LII
Fan Culture
Eagles fans are famous throughout the NFL. They know their football, they're intense, and they're passionate about their team. You'll notice:
- The "E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!" chant - You hear it filling the stadium and Philadelphia bars during games
- Tailgating culture - The parking lots around Lincoln Financial Field become massive pregame parties
- The 700 Level reputation - That's the upper deck from Veterans Stadium, which had a wild reputation for fan behavior
- Snowball incidents - In 1968, Eagles fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus. They've never lived that down
- The "Philly Special" - That trick play from Super Bowl LII became an iconic symbol of Eagles creativity
Notable Players
The Eagles have had Hall of Famers and beloved figures throughout their history:
- Chuck Bednarik - "Concrete Charlie," the last genuine two-way player in NFL history
- Reggie White - "The Minister of Defense," a dominant defensive end
- Brian Dawkins - A hard-hitting safety and emotional leader
- Donovan McNabb - The franchise quarterback from 1999-2009
- Brian Westbrook - A versatile running back
- Jason Kelce - An All-Pro center famous for his Super Bowl parade speech
- Jalen Hurts - The current franchise quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
See Also
- Lincoln Financial Field
- South Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Sports in Philadelphia
References
- ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved December 22, 2025
- ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles". Wikipedia. Retrieved December 22, 2025
- ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Wins History". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 22, 2025