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History 1933-2021 (89 seasons)

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The Eagles franchise was established in 1933 as a replacement for the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets, when a group led by Bert Bell secured the rights to an NFL franchise in Philadelphia. Since their formation, the Eagles have appeared in the playoffs 27 times, won 14 division titles (11 in the NFC East), appeared in four pre-merger NFL Championship Games, winning three of them (1948, 1949, and 1960), and appeared in three Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl LII at the end of the 2017 season. Bell, Chuck Bednarik, Bob Brown, Brian Dawkins, Reggie White, Steve Van Buren, Tommy McDonald, Greasy Neale, Pete Pihos, Harold Carmichael, Sonny Jurgensen, and Norm Van Brocklin have been inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The team has had an intense rivalry with the New York Giants. This rivalry was the oldest in the NFC East and was among the oldest in the NFL. It was ranked by NFL Network as the number one rivalry of all-time, Sports Illustrated ranks it as the fourth-best rivalry in the NFL, and according to ESPN, it is one of the fiercest and most well-known rivalries in the American football community. They also have a bitter rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, which has become more high-profile since the 1960s, as well as a historic rivalry with the Washington Football Team. Their rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers is another bitter rivalry known as the battle of Pennsylvania, roughly dating back to 1933. The team ranked among the best in the league in attendance and sold out every game since the 1999 season. The team's fanbase have been cited as one of the most intimidating in the NFL and possibly all sports. The Eagles are owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the team from previous owner Norman Braman for $195 million on May 6, 1994. In 2017, Forbes valued the club at $2.65 billion, ranking them 10th among NFL teams in value.
The Eagles franchise was established in 1933 as a replacement for the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets, when a group led by Bert Bell secured the rights to an NFL franchise in Philadelphia. Since their formation, the Eagles have appeared in the playoffs 27 times, won 14 division titles (11 in the NFC East), appeared in four pre-merger NFL Championship Games, winning three of them (1948, 1949, and 1960), and appeared in three Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl LII at the end of the 2017 season. Bell, Chuck Bednarik, Bob Brown, Brian Dawkins, Reggie White, Steve Van Buren, Tommy McDonald, Greasy Neale, Pete Pihos, Harold Carmichael, Sonny Jurgensen, and Norm Van Brocklin have been inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The team has had an intense rivalry with the New York Giants. This rivalry was the oldest in the NFC East and was among the oldest in the NFL. It was ranked by NFL Network as the number one rivalry of all-time, Sports Illustrated ranks it as the fourth-best rivalry in the NFL, and according to ESPN, it is one of the fiercest and most well-known rivalries in the American football community. They also have a bitter rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, which has become more high-profile since the 1960s, as well as a historic rivalry with the Washington Football Team. Their rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers is another bitter rivalry known as the battle of Pennsylvania, roughly dating back to 1933. The team ranked among the best in the league in attendance and sold out every game since the 1999 season. The team's fanbase have been cited as one of the most intimidating in the NFL and possibly all sports. The Eagles are owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the team from previous owner Norman Braman for $195 million on May 6, 1994. In 2017, Forbes valued the club at $2.65 billion, ranking them 10th among NFL teams in value.

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The Eagles franchise was established in 1933 as a replacement for the bankrupt Frankford Yellow Jackets, when a group led by Bert Bell secured the rights to an NFL franchise in Philadelphia. Since their formation, the Eagles have appeared in the playoffs 27 times, won 14 division titles (11 in the NFC East), appeared in four pre-merger NFL Championship Games, winning three of them (1948, 1949, and 1960), and appeared in three Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl LII at the end of the 2017 season. Bell, Chuck Bednarik, Bob Brown, Brian Dawkins, Reggie White, Steve Van Buren, Tommy McDonald, Greasy Neale, Pete Pihos, Harold Carmichael, Sonny Jurgensen, and Norm Van Brocklin have been inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The team has had an intense rivalry with the New York Giants. This rivalry was the oldest in the NFC East and was among the oldest in the NFL. It was ranked by NFL Network as the number one rivalry of all-time, Sports Illustrated ranks it as the fourth-best rivalry in the NFL, and according to ESPN, it is one of the fiercest and most well-known rivalries in the American football community. They also have a bitter rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, which has become more high-profile since the 1960s, as well as a historic rivalry with the Washington Football Team. Their rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers is another bitter rivalry known as the battle of Pennsylvania, roughly dating back to 1933.

The team ranked among the best in the league in attendance and sold out every game since the 1999 season. The team's fanbase have been cited as one of the most intimidating in the NFL and possibly all sports.

The Eagles are owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the team from previous owner Norman Braman for $195 million on May 6, 1994. In 2017, Forbes valued the club at $2.65 billion, ranking them 10th among NFL teams in value.

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1933-2021 (89 seasons)

Philadelphia Eagles Team History

All-time franchise record
599-627 (.489)
4 championships in 7 appearances

Franchise History

1943
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1933-2021
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Top Seasons

Year Record Result
2017 13-3 Won Super Bowl
2004 13-3 Lost Super Bowl
1980 12-4 Lost Super Bowl
1960 10-2 Won NFL Championship
1949 11-1 Won NFL Championship
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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result
2021 9-8 Lost Wild Card Game
2020 4-11 Missed Playoffs
2019 9-7 Lost Wild Card Game
2018 9-7 Lost Division Championship
2017 13-3 Won Super Bowl
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1st Round Draft Picks

Year Rd/Pick Player
2021 1 / 10 DeVonta Smith WR
2020 1 / 21 Jalen Reagor WR
2019 1 / 22 Andre Dillard OT
2017 1 / 14 Derek Barnett DE
2016 1 / 2 Carson Wentz QB
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Longest Serving GM's

Tenure Years General Manager
1933-48 16 Bert Bell
1949-64 16 Vince McNally
2010-21 12 Howie Roseman
1973-84 12 Jim Murray
1985-95 11 Harry Gamble
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Team Owners

Tenure Years Owner
1994-21 28 Jeffrey Lurie
1985-93 9 Norman Braman
1969-84 16 Leonard Tose
1964-68 5 Jerry Wolman
1953-63 11 Frank McNamee
1949-52 4 James P. Clark
1941-48 8 Alexis Thompson
1933-40 8 Bert Bell
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Philadelphia Eagles Media Guidepublication
Philadelphia Eagles Media Guide
93 issues 1933-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.
1948 NFL Playoff Highlights: Charley Trippi's Record-Setting Performancepublication
1948 NFL Playoff Highlights: Charley Trippi's Record-Setting Performance
Page from publication Nov 1, 1948
Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
1948 NFL Playoff: Chicago Cardinals Defense Dominates Philadelphia Eaglespublication
1948 NFL Playoff: Chicago Cardinals Defense Dominates Philadelphia Eagles
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Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
Alvin Wistert: Star for the 1949 Michigan Wolverines Football Teampublication
Alvin Wistert: Star for the 1949 Michigan Wolverines Football Team
Page from publication 1949
Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
Up Front with Bednarik: The Clutch Star of 1948 Philadelphia Eaglespublication
Up Front with Bednarik: The Clutch Star of 1948 Philadelphia Eagles
Page from publication Nov 1, 1948
Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
1949 Photo of Steve Van Buren: Philadelphia Eagles Star Running Backpublication
1949 Photo of Steve Van Buren: Philadelphia Eagles Star Running Back
Page from publication 1949
Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
Clyde Scott: A Fleet-Footed Hallback in 1949 Arkansas Football Actionpublication
Clyde Scott: A Fleet-Footed Hallback in 1949 Arkansas Football Action
Page from publication 1949
Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports...
/ Billed as "The illustrated digest of all sports". Monthly digest magazine that competed with Sports Digest in covering stories in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, swimming, horse racing, boxing, tennis, and golf.
1967 Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart for NFL Football Seasonpublication
1967 Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart for NFL Football Season
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1967 Philadelphia Eagles Key Roster Players and Football Highlightspublication
1967 Philadelphia Eagles Key Roster Players and Football Highlights
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1967 Philadelphia Eagles Key Roster Players Overview and Highlightspublication
1967 Philadelphia Eagles Key Roster Players Overview and Highlights
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1967 Philadelphia Eagles Playbook: Strategies by Joe Kuharichpublication
1967 Philadelphia Eagles Playbook: Strategies by Joe Kuharich
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Philadelphia Eagles Defenders Stop Ernie Green in 1967 NFL Actionpublication
Philadelphia Eagles Defenders Stop Ernie Green in 1967 NFL Action
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1970 NFL: Eagles' Adrian Young Faces 49ers in Action-packed Panelpublication
1970 NFL: Eagles' Adrian Young Faces 49ers in Action-packed Panel
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The official NFL guide, published under several different titles over the years....
/ The official NFL guide, published under several different titles over the years.

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