Philadelphia Eagles History

Philadelphia Eagles ticket holders had a lot to be worried about in the 2005 off-season.  Following their defeat at the hands of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX, and the widely publicized contract hold-out by wide receiver Terrell Owens, which resulted in a feud between quarterback Donavan McNabb and Owens, fans felt their season might be in jeopardy.  But eventually, Owens came back to camp before the season started and showed that while he may not be happy with his contract, he is dedicated to winning and remains one of the most electric receivers playing professional football today.  Eagles tickets to Lincoln Financial Field are selling out quickly as Philly fans line up to see their team take the field for another chance at an NFL Championship.

The Eagles first joined the NFL in 1933, but wouldn’t see an NFL Championship title until 1948.  They would win again the next year, and again in 1960.  They have appeared in two Super Bowls, in 1980 and 2004, but have yet to win the Lombardi Trophy.  That’s not to say that they have not had their share of success in their history.  Dick Vermeil became head coach of the team in 1976 and acquired quarterback Ron Jaworski in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams.  That year the Eagles made the playoffs for the first time in sixteen years, and a new era of Eagles football began.  Longtime Eagles season ticket holders still remember the 1978 “Miracle of the Meadowlands” game against the New York Giants.  Down 17-13 with the Giants holding the ball and 20 seconds remaining, Eagles cornerback Herman Edwards picked up a Giants fumble with 26 seconds remaining and scored a touchdown to give the Eagles the win.

In 1980, the Eagles were the dominant NFC team led by Jaworski, along with running back Wilbert Montgomery, and wide receiver Harold Carmichael.  After defeating the rival Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game, Philadelphia earned a trip to Super Bowl XV against the Oakland Raiders.  Although they were favored to beat the wild-card Raiders, it was Oakland who came out on top, 27-10.  They would make several more playoff appearances, but would not make it back to the Super Bowl until 2004, when they faced the two-time NFL Champion New England Patriots. 

Eagles ticket holders rejoiced when their team finally made it to the big game after making 4 consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship game.  Teamed up with Terrell Owens, Donovan McNabb had one of the best seasons of his career and hopes were high in Philadelphia. A big part of their high-flying offense, Terrell Owens sat out of every playoff game with an injury, but came back to play in the Super Bowl.  It would not be enough, and the Patriots would go on to hand the Eagles yet another defeat, 24-21.

With Owens healthy and back on with the team, running back Brian Westbrook in the backfield and Donovan McNabb under center, Andy Reid’s Eagles are ready to make it back to an unprecedented fifth NFC Championship game and finally a Super Bowl win.  Long-suffering Eagles ticket holders feel that this is their year.  The NFC East is one of the toughest divisions in professional football today, and the games the Eagles will play against the Giants, Cowboys, and Redskins in Lincoln Financial Field are sure to be some of the most exciting games all season.  Don’t miss any of the action with Philadelphia Eagles tickets!

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