The Philadelphia Eagles were established in 1933, replacing the defunct Frankford Yellow Jackets.¹⁾

The team was named “Eagles” as a nod to the eagle symbol in the National Recovery Administration's logo, a New Deal program during the Great Depression.²⁾

The Eagles have won four NFL Championships: three before the Super Bowl era (1948, 1949, 1960) and one Super Bowl (LII in 2018).³⁾

They were the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back championships with shutouts in 1948 and 1949.⁴⁾

In 1943, the Eagles temporarily merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to World War II player shortages. The team was called the “Steagles.”⁵⁾

The Eagles play at Lincoln Financial Field, affectionately called “The Linc,” which opened in 2003.⁶⁾

Eagles fans are famously passionate and were ranked as some of the most loyal fans in the NFL.⁷⁾

Philadelphia fans once booed Santa Claus during a halftime show in 1968—a moment that remains infamous.⁸⁾

The team’s fans have a tradition of singing “Fly, Eagles Fly,” the official fight song, after touchdowns.⁹⁾

Lincoln Financial Field was the first NFL stadium to use 100% renewable energy. ¹⁰⁾

The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2018, defeating the New England Patriots, 41–33.¹¹⁾

Quarterback Nick Foles was named the MVP of Super Bowl LII after a stellar performance, including the famous “Philly Special” trick play.¹²⁾

The “Philly Special” play from the Super Bowl has been enshrined in Eagles lore and even featured in the Hall of Fame.¹³⁾

The Eagles’ victory in Super Bowl LII ended a 57-year championship drought.¹⁴⁾

Chuck Bednarik, known as “Concrete Charlie,” was one of the last two-way players in the NFL and a cornerstone of the Eagles' 1960 championship team.¹⁵⁾

Steve Van Buren, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, led the Eagles to their first two championships.¹⁶⁾

Harold Carmichael, a Hall of Fame wide receiver, remains the Eagles' all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.¹⁷⁾

Brian Dawkins, also known as “Weapon X,” is one of the most beloved players in Eagles history and a Hall of Famer.¹⁸⁾

Reggie White, “The Minister of Defense,” is widely considered one of the best defensive players in NFL history and starred for the Eagles in the 1980s.¹⁹⁾

Donovan McNabb is the Eagles' all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.²⁰⁾

Andy Reid coached the Eagles from 1999 to 2012, leading the team to five NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl appearance.²¹⁾

Doug Pederson became the first head coach to lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in 2018.²²⁾

Dick Vermeil, who coached the Eagles from 1976 to 1982, led the team to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1980 (Super Bowl XV).²³⁾

Nick Sirianni, hired in 2021, led the Eagles to an NFC Championship in his second season (2022).²⁴⁾

The Eagles have fierce rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.²⁵⁾

The rivalry with the Cowboys is particularly intense, often considered one of the most heated in the NFL.²⁶⁾

The Eagles defeated the Giants in the famous “Miracle at the Meadowlands” in 1978 when Herm Edwards returned a fumble for a touchdown.²⁷⁾

The Eagles were the first NFL team to wear black jerseys as part of their uniform in 2003.²⁸⁾

They are tied for the most sacks in a single season (70) during the 2022 campaign.²⁹⁾

Wilbert Montgomery's 194 rushing yards in the 1980 NFC Championship Game remain a franchise playoff record.³⁰⁾

The Eagles have hosted the NFL Draft in 2017, which was held outdoors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.³¹⁾

The team was featured in the movie “Silver Linings Playbook,” reflecting the deep connection Eagles fans have with the city.³²⁾

In 2010, Michael Vick set a Monday Night Football record with six total touchdowns in a single game against Washington.³³⁾

In 1994, Randall Cunningham launched a 91-yard punt, the third-longest in NFL history.³⁴⁾

Eagles Charitable Foundation provides health services to underprivileged youth in Philadelphia.³⁵⁾

The Eagles were among the first NFL teams to have a mascot, introducing “Swoop” in the 1990s.³⁶⁾

The team is owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the franchise in 1994.³⁷⁾

The Eagles made the playoffs 19 times between 2000 and 2023, one of the highest numbers during this era.³⁸⁾

Jalen Hurts, the current quarterback, became the youngest QB in franchise history to lead the team to the Super Bowl (2022 season).³⁹⁾

In 2022, the Eagles had a 14-3 record, the best regular-season record in team history.⁴⁰⁾

The Eagles' 1988 anthem “Buddy's Watching You” was a tribute to former coach Buddy Ryan.⁴¹⁾

Eagles fans hold the record for buying the most Super Bowl championship merchandise in the shortest time after a win.⁴²⁾

Philadelphia fans famously climbed light poles after the Super Bowl LII victory, despite the city greasing them with Crisco.⁴³⁾

Eagles fans travel exceptionally well, often taking over opposing stadiums with their energy and cheers. ⁴⁴⁾