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Philadelphia Eagles: History, Super Bowls & Facts

The Eagles joined the NFL in 1933 and won league championships in 1948, 1949 and 1960. They added Super Bowl titles after the 2017 and 2024 seasons.

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Quick facts

Founded	1933, by Bert Bell and Lud Wray
Stadium	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (opened 2003)
NFL championships (pre-Super Bowl)	3 (1948, 1949, 1960)
Super Bowl titles	2 (LII, LIX)
Super Bowl appearances	5 through the 2025 season (XV, XXXIX, LII, LVII, LIX)
Colors	Midnight green, silver, black and white

Super Bowl history

Philadelphia won three NFL championships before the Super Bowl era. Through the 2025 season it has won two of its five Super Bowl appearances.

1948 NFL Championship: beat the Chicago Cardinals 7–0
1949 NFL Championship: beat the Los Angeles Rams 14–0
1960 NFL Championship: beat the Green Bay Packers 17–13
Super Bowl LII (2017 season): beat the New England Patriots 41–33
Super Bowl LIX (2024 season): beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22
Super Bowl losses: XV (1980 season), XXXIX (2004 season), LVII (2022 season)

Franchise history

1933: Founded by Bert Bell and Lud Wray after the Frankford Yellow Jackets folded.
1943: Merged with Pittsburgh for one season as the "Steagles" during World War II.
1960: Beat Vince Lombardi's Packers at Franklin Field for the NFL title.
1971: Moved into Veterans Stadium, home through 2002.
2003: Opened Lincoln Financial Field.
2018: Won Super Bowl LII, the franchise's first Super Bowl title.
2025: Won Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Franchise record holders

Passing yards	Donovan McNabb, 32,873
Rushing yards	LeSean McCoy, 6,792
Receiving yards	Harold Carmichael, 8,978

Retired numbers

5Donovan McNabb
15Steve Van Buren
20Brian Dawkins
40Tom Brookshier
44Pete Retzlaff
60Chuck Bednarik
70Al Wistert
92Reggie White
99Jerome Brown

Hall of Famers

Chuck Bednarik, Steve Van Buren, Pete Pihos, Tommy McDonald, Bob Brown, Harold Carmichael, Reggie White, Brian Dawkins, Eric Allen, Earle "Greasy" Neale, Dick Vermeil, Bert Bell.

Biggest rivalries

Dallas Cowboys: NFC East rivals since the Cowboys entered the league in 1960.
New York Giants: an NFC East rivalry that dates to the Eagles' first season in 1933.
Washington Commanders: longtime division rivals in the NFC East.

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Philadelphia Eagles FAQ

How many Super Bowls have the Eagles won?

Two through the 2025 season: Super Bowl LII after the 2017 season and Super Bowl LIX after the 2024 season.

How many NFL championships do the Eagles have?

Through the 2025 season, five league titles in all: NFL championships in 1948, 1949 and 1960, plus Super Bowls LII and LIX.

Who did the Eagles beat in Super Bowl LIX?

The Kansas City Chiefs, 40–22, on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans.

What were the Steagles?

A one-season merger of the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers in 1943, caused by player shortages during World War II.

Where did the Eagles play before Lincoln Financial Field?

At Veterans Stadium from 1971 to 2002 and Franklin Field from 1958 to 1970. Earlier homes were the Baker Bowl, Philadelphia Municipal Stadium and Shibe Park.

Sources

Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.

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