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 The Eagles have fierce rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.[([[https://blog.ticketmaster.com/dallas-cowboys-vs-new-york-giants-series/|ticketmaster]])] The Eagles have fierce rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.[([[https://blog.ticketmaster.com/dallas-cowboys-vs-new-york-giants-series/|ticketmaster]])]
  
 +===== Cowboys =====
 +
 +The rivalry with the Cowboys is particularly intense, often considered one of the most heated in the NFL.[([[https://medium.com/@nflbitestream/dallas-cowboys-vs-eagles-rivalry-recap-0db3052891bb|medium]])]
 +
 +===== Miracle at the Meadowlands =====
 +
 +The Eagles defeated the Giants in the famous "Miracle at the Meadowlands" in 1978 when Herm Edwards returned a fumble for a touchdown.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmccLMy-bHs|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== Black Jerseys Debut =====
 +
 +The Eagles were the first NFL team to wear black jerseys as part of their uniform in 2003.[([[https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/throwback-to-black-13958000|philadelphiaeagles]])]
 +
 +===== 70 Sacks In A Single Season =====
 +
 +They are tied for the most sacks in a single season (70) during the 2022 campaign.[([[https://www.phillyvoice.com/video-eagles-70-sacks-2022/|phillyvoice]])]
 +
 +===== Wilbert Montgomery =====
 +
 +Wilbert Montgomery's 194 rushing yards in the 1980 NFC Championship Game remain a franchise playoff record.[([[https://acu.edu/2018/02/03/eagles-still-look-to-wilbert-in-nfl-playoff-crunch-time/|acu]])]
 +
 +===== NFL Draft 2017 =====
 +
 +The Eagles have hosted the NFL Draft in 2017, which was held outdoors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.[([[https://www.vikings.com/news/2017-nfl-draft-to-be-hosted-by-philadelphia-17602290|vikings]])]
 +
 +===== Silver Linings Playbook =====
 +
 +The team was featured in the movie "Silver Linings Playbook," reflecting the deep connection Eagles fans have with the city.[([[https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Linings-Playbook-Novel/dp/0374533571|amazon]])]
 +
 +===== Michael Vick =====
 +
 +In 2010, Michael Vick set a Monday Night Football record with six total touchdowns in a single game against Washington.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2195662/2020/11/13/michael-vick-monday-night-massacre-eagles-washington/|nytimes]])]
 +
 +===== 91 Yard Punt=====
 +
 +In 1994, Randall Cunningham launched a 91-yard punt, the third-longest in NFL history.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/comments/12ifte6/randall_cunningham_91_yard_punt_3rd_longest_in/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Eagles Charitable Foundation =====
 +
 +Eagles Charitable Foundation provides health services to underprivileged youth in Philadelphia.[([[https://www.eaglescharitablefoundation.org/|eaglescharitablefoundation]])]
 +
 +===== Swoop =====
 +
 +The Eagles were among the first NFL teams to have a mascot, introducing "Swoop" in the 1990s.[([[https://www.whiteclouds.com/top-10/top-10-nfl-mascots/|whiteclouds]])]
 +
 +===== Jeffrey Lurie =====
 +
 +The team is owned by Jeffrey Lurie, who bought the franchise in 1994.[([[https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-jeff-lurie-minority-stake-sale-amkor-kim-family-nfl/|sportspromedia]])]
 +
 +===== Made Playoffs 19 Times =====
 +
 +The Eagles made the playoffs 19 times between 2000 and 2023, one of the highest numbers during this era.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/playoffs.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
 +
 +===== Jalen Hurts =====
 +
 +Jalen Hurts, the current quarterback, became the youngest QB in franchise history to lead the team to the Super Bowl (2022 season).[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37929094/inside-jalen-hurts-20-year-connection-eagles-offensive-coordinator-brian-johnson|espn]])]
 +
 +===== 2022 Record =====
 +
 +In 2022, the Eagles had a 14-3 record, the best regular-season record in team history.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/eagles-best-season-record|statmuse]])]
 +
 +===== Buddy's Watching You =====
 +
 +The Eagles' 1988 anthem "Buddy's Watching You" was a tribute to former coach Buddy Ryan.[([[https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/80s/1989/BB-1989-05-13.pdf|worldradiohistory]])]
 +
 +===== Biggest Merchandise Sales =====
 +
 +Eagles fans hold the record for buying the most Super Bowl championship merchandise in the shortest time after a win.[([[https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-fans-are-buying-most-super-bowl-merch-ever/|phillyvoice]])]
 +
 +===== Climbed Light Poles After Super Bowl Victory =====
 +
 +Philadelphia fans famously climbed light poles after the Super Bowl LII victory, despite the city greasing them with Crisco.[([[https://slate.com/culture/2023/02/philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-greased-pole-climbing-technique.html|slate]])]
 +
 +===== Fans Travel =====
 +
 +Eagles fans travel exceptionally well, often taking over opposing stadiums with their energy and cheers.
 +[([[https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-everywhere-australian-fans-bring-new-meaning-to-eagles-fans-travel-well|philadelphiaeagles]])]
  
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