Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a National Football League team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team was founded in 1924 as the Frankford Yellowjackets (Frankford being a neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia) and renamed Philadelphia Eagles in 1933 by co-owners Lud Wray and Bert Bell. Their home stadium is Lincoln Financial Field (2003-), with previous home venues having been Veterans Stadium (1971-2002), Franklin Field (1958-1970), Shibe Park (1940-1957), Municipal (later renamed John F. Kennedy) Stadium (1936-1939), Baker Bowl (1931-1935), and Frankford Stadium (1924-1930).
Their uniform consists of colors of midnight green, silver, and white, with their helmet design a white wing on a green helmet.
- League championships won: 1926 (Frankford), 1948, 1949, 1960.
- Super Bowl appearances: XV (lost)
Franchise history
Players of note
Current stars
Retired numbers
Note: Although Reggie White's 92 has not been worn since Reggie had it, the number is not officially retired.
Not to be forgotten
Current and past coaches
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