Philadelphia Eagles

Lore & Background

The 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 32 times, won 17 division titles (including 14 in the NFC East), appeared in four pre-merger NFL Championship Games, winning three of them (1948, 1949, and 1960), and appeared in five Super Bowls, winning Super Bowls LII and LIX.

In Their Own Story

The air inside Raymond James Stadium was thick with humidity and anticipation, the crowd a sea of red and pewter waiting for the final whistle. It was late December, and the NFC South title hung in the balance against the surging Eagles. The quarterback dropped back, scanning the line, his eyes locking onto a receiver breaking free downfield. Time seemed to suspend as the ball spiraled through the Tampa Bay night, destined for glory or heartbreak. In that split second, the history of two franchises collided, echoing every past clash and setting the stage for the next chapter in an enduring feud.

Reader's Guide

The Philadelphia Eagles rank among the best teams in the NFL for attendance and have sold out every home game continuously since the 1999 season. The Eagles are owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the team in 1994 for $185 million. In December 2024, the Eagles became one of the first teams in the NFL to sell an ownership stake to outside investors. The deal sold 8% of the franchise at a valuation of $8.3 billion.

Did You Know?

• The Eagles were named after the Blue Eagle logo of the National Recovery Administration, a centerpiece of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies.
• In 1935, Eagles co-owner Bert Bell proposed the annual college draft to equalize talent across the league.
• During World War II, the Eagles merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers to form the 'Steagles' for the 1943 season.