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Eagles facts timeline
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Yellow Jackets
In this year, the Philadelphia football team the Yellow Jackets went bankrupt. -
The Philadelphia Eagles are born!
This was the first year that the football team played as the Eagles, and not the Yellow Jackets. -
First game as Eagles!
The new team played its first game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City. They lost the game 56-0 -
First successful draft!
The Eagles' first major recruiting success with the signing of Texas Christian's All-America quarterback, Davey O'Brien -
Eagles on TV!
The Eagles participated in the first televised football game, against the Brooklyn Dodgers, at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn -
New field!
The team moved from Philadelphia Municipal Stadium to Shibe Park. -
Another new field!
The team move from Connie Mack Stadium (formerly Shibe Park) to Franklin Field, -
Second place!
The 1959 squad showed real flashes of talent, and finished in second place in the Eastern Division. -
Another new field!
The Eagles moved from Franklin Field to brand-new Veterans Stadium. -
Superbowl 15!
The Eagles traveled to New Orleans for Super Bowl XV -
Philly is tough!
The Eagles quickly became known for their tough defense and tougher personalities. -
Playoffs!
The Eagles would reach the playoffs. -
Top!
The Eagles became the first NFL team since 1975 to rank first in the league in both rushing and passing yardage allowed -
New coach!
Resurgence would come under the leadership of new head coach Andy Reid -
Eagles doing good!
Philadelphia won 27-14, setting up their fourth-straight NFC Championship appearance.
