The Philadelphia Eagles are a National Football League team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Founded: 1933, by Lud Wray and Bert Bell
Home stadium: Lincoln Financial Field (2003- )
Former Stadium: Veterans Stadium (1971-2002)
Uniform colors: Midnight green, silver, and white
Helmet design: A white wing on a green helmet
League championships won: 1948, 1949, 1960.
Super Bowl appearances: XV (lost)

Table of contents
1 Franchise history
2 Players of note
3 External link

Franchise history

Players of note

Pro Football Hall of Fame:
  • Chuck Bednarik (1967) - 1949-1962
  • Bert Bell (1963) - 1933-1940
  • Sonny Jurgensen (1983) - 1957-1963
  • Tommy McDonald (1998) - 1957-1963
  • Earle Greasy Neale (1969) - 1941-1950
  • Pete Pihos (1970) - 1947-1955
  • Steve Van Buren (1965) - 1944-1951

Current stars: Retired numbers:
  • 15 Steve Van Buren
  • 40 Tom Brooksheier
  • 44 Pete Retzlaff
  • 60 Chuck Bednarik
  • 70 Al Wistert
  • 99 Jerome Brown

Note: Although Reggie White's 92 has not been worn since Reggie had it, the number is not officially retired.

Not to be forgotten:

  • Ron Jaworski

Current and past coaches:
  • Andy Reid
  • Ray Rhodes
  • Buddy Ryan

External link