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Philadelphia Eagles


TypeProfessional football team (NFL)
Address1 Lincoln Financial Field Way
MapView on Google Maps
NeighborhoodSouth Philadelphia
Phone(215) 463-5500
WebsiteOfficial site
Established1933
FounderBert Bell, Lud Wray
OwnerJeffrey Lurie (since 1994)
ProductsNFL football
StatusActive
Philadelphia Eagles(215) 463-55001 Lincoln Financial Field WayPhiladelphiaPAUS

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. Founded in 1933, the team has won two Super Bowl championships and three pre-merger NFL Championships, making them one of the most successful franchises in league history.[1]

The Eagles play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, a 69,176-seat stadium known for its passionate and notoriously intense fanbase. The team's rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys is considered one of the fiercest in professional sports, and Eagles fans are renowned throughout the NFL for their dedication, knowledge of the game, and occasionally rowdy behavior.

History

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Founding

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The Philadelphia Eagles were founded in 1933 by Bert Bell and Lud Wray as a replacement for the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets, which had folded in 1931. Bell and Wray purchased the franchise rights for $2,500 (equivalent to approximately $60,000 today).[2]

The team was named after the Blue Eagle, the symbol of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's National Recovery Administration (NRA), a New Deal agency designed to stimulate economic recovery during the Great Depression. The Blue Eagle represented American industry and workers coming together, making it a fitting symbol for a Philadelphia sports franchise.

Early Years and Championships

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The Eagles struggled in their early years, posting losing records throughout the 1930s. The franchise's fortunes began to change in the late 1940s under coach Earle "Greasy" Neale, who led the team to consecutive NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949—the only back-to-back titles in franchise history.

The Eagles won their third NFL Championship in 1960, defeating Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers 17-13 in Philadelphia. This remains the only postseason loss in Lombardi's legendary coaching career.

The Steagles (1943)

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The Steagles were a temporary merger between the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1943 NFL season. With many players serving in World War II, both franchises lacked enough players to field complete rosters. The NFL approved a one-year merger, creating the "Phil-Pitt Steagles" (often shortened to Steagles).

The combined team, coached by Walt Kiesling of Pittsburgh and Greasy Neale of Philadelphia, played its home games at both Philadelphia's Shibe Park and Pittsburgh's Forbes Field. The Steagles finished the 1943 season with a 5-4-1 record. After the season, both franchises resumed independent operations—the Eagles returned to solo play in 1944, while the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals for that year.

Super Bowl Era

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The Eagles reached their first Super Bowl following the 1980 season, losing Super Bowl XV to the Oakland Raiders 27-10. The team returned to the Super Bowl after the 2004 season but lost Super Bowl XXXIX to the New England Patriots 24-21 in a heartbreaking defeat.

Super Bowl Championships

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Championships

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The Philadelphia Eagles have won 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)

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The Eagles won their first Super Bowl on February 4, 2018, defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Backup quarterback Nick Foles, filling in for injured starter Carson Wentz, was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns, including a trick play touchdown reception known as the "Philly Special."[3]

The Eagles won their second Super Bowl in February 2025, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP.

Super Bowl Appearances

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The Eagles have appeared in five Super Bowls:

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

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Including pre-Super Bowl NFL Championships, the Eagles have won five total league titles:

  • NFL Championships: 1948, 1949, 1960
  • Super Bowl Championships: LII (2017 season), LIX (2024 season)

Lincoln Financial Field

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Stadium

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The Philadelphia Eagles play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field, located at 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way in South Philadelphia. The stadium, commonly called "The Linc," opened in 2003 and replaced the beloved but aging Veterans Stadium.

Stadium Capacity

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Lincoln Financial Field has a seating capacity of 69,176 for NFL games. The stadium can be expanded to accommodate over 72,000 fans for concerts and special events.

Stadium features include:

  • Natural grass playing surface (switched from artificial turf in 2023)
  • State-of-the-art video boards
  • Climate-controlled premium seating areas
  • Multiple concession stands featuring local Philadelphia foods

The stadium also serves as the home field for Temple University's football team.

Ownership

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Current Ownership

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Jeffrey Lurie has owned the Philadelphia Eagles since 1994, when he purchased the team from Norman Braman for $185 million—a record price for an NFL franchise at the time. Under Lurie's ownership, the Eagles have appeared in four Super Bowls and won two championships.

Lurie, a Boston native and former film producer, has been praised for his patience with team-building and his commitment to the Philadelphia community. He is also known for his philanthropic work through the Eagles Autism Foundation.

The franchise is currently valued at over $6 billion, making it one of the most valuable sports teams in the world.

Team Colors

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Team Colors

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The Philadelphia Eagles' official team colors are:

  • Midnight Green - The primary color, introduced in 1996
  • Black
  • Silver (on helmets)
  • White

The Eagles are one of the few NFL teams to feature green as their primary color. The distinctive midnight green shade was adopted in 1996, replacing the kelly green used from 1948-1995. Fan campaigns have periodically called for a return to kelly green, and the team has worn kelly green throwback uniforms for select games.

Rivalries

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Dallas Cowboys

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The Eagles' biggest rival is the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles-Cowboys rivalry is considered one of the most intense in American professional sports, fueled by decades of competitive games, geographic proximity (both teams are in the NFC East), and the cultural differences between Philadelphia and Dallas.

Key aspects of the rivalry:

  • Both teams have historically been among the NFL's most successful franchises
  • Games between the teams regularly draw the highest television ratings of the NFL season
  • Fan hostility between the two cities is legendary
  • The "Bounty Bowl" controversies of the early 1990s intensified bad blood

Other significant Eagles rivalries include:

  • 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

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Eagles fans are renowned throughout the NFL for their passion, intensity, and football knowledge. Notable aspects of Eagles fan culture include:

  • The "E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!" chant - Heard throughout the stadium and Philadelphia-area bars during games
  • Tailgating culture - The parking lots around Lincoln Financial Field host elaborate pregame parties
  • The 700 Level reputation - The upper deck of the former Veterans Stadium was notorious for unruly fan behavior
  • Snowball incidents - Eagles fans famously pelted Santa Claus with snowballs at a 1968 game (and have never lived it down)
  • The "Philly Special" - The trick play from Super Bowl LII has become a beloved symbol of Eagles ingenuity

Notable Players

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Throughout their history, the Eagles have been home to numerous Hall of Fame players and fan favorites:

  • Chuck Bednarik - "Concrete Charlie," the last true two-way player in NFL history
  • Reggie White - "The Minister of Defense," dominant defensive end
  • Brian Dawkins - Hard-hitting safety and emotional leader
  • Donovan McNabb - Franchise quarterback from 1999-2009
  • Brian Westbrook - Versatile running back
  • Jason Kelce - All-Pro center known for his Super Bowl parade speech
  • Jalen Hurts - Current franchise quarterback and Super Bowl MVP

See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved December 22, 2025
  2. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles". Wikipedia. Retrieved December 22, 2025
  3. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Wins History". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 22, 2025
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