The Eagles joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1933. Their first winning season was 1944 when they went 7-1-2. The previous season, 1943, they went 5-4-1 however they had merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers and were known as the Philadelphia Steagles.
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The NFL awarded an expansion franchise to Bert Bell and Lud Wray, founders of the Eagles, in late 1932 for $2,500. The Eagles first season of play in the NFL was 1933.
The Eagles first Super Bowl appearance was in Super Bowl XV, played January 25, 1981. The Eagles lost to the Oakland Raiders, 27-10.
The Philadelphia Eagles were incorporated into the NFL in 1933. They play in the NFC East division.