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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.

1979 Philadelphia Eagles

1933-2021 (89 seasons)

Philadelphia Eagles Team History

All-time franchise record

599-627 (.489)

4 championships in 7 appearances

Franchise History

1943

Phil-Pitt Steagles (NFL)

1933-2021

Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)

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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