Philadelphia Eagles Explained: Traditions, Logo & History

How many championships have the Eagles won?

The Eagles have won **five NFL championships**: 1948, 1949, and 1960 in the pre-Super Bowl era, plus **Super Bowl LII** (the 2017 season, 41-33 over the Patriots) and **Super Bowl LIX** (the 2024 season, 40-22 over the Chiefs — denying Kansas City a three-peat).

They are 2-3 in Super Bowl appearances overall.

What was the Philly Special?

The most famous trick play in Super Bowl history.

Facing 4th-and-goal just before halftime of Super Bowl LII, backup-turned-starter Nick Foles suggested it himself: direct snap to the running back, pitch to a tight end, and Foles — the quarterback — slipping out to *catch* a touchdown pass. It worked, the Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33, Foles won MVP, and 'Philly Philly' entered the city's permanent vocabulary.

What is the Tush Push?

The Eagles' nearly unstoppable short-yardage quarterback sneak — Jalen Hurts behind an elite offensive line, with teammates pushing from behind.

Also called the 'Brotherly Shove,' it converted at such an absurd rate that other teams repeatedly tried (and failed) to get it banned. It became a signature weapon of the Super Bowl LIX championship run.

Why is the Eagles' 1960 championship historically significant?

The 1960 title game — a 17-13 win over Green Bay, sealed by Chuck Bednarik's game-saving tackle at the goal line as time expired — is the **only playoff game Vince Lombardi ever lost**.

Lombardi's Packers went 9-1 in postseason play under him; the one loss belongs to Philadelphia. Bednarik, the NFL's last full-time two-way player, played all but a couple of snaps that day.

Philadelphia Eagles Records, Titles & Milestones

How many Super Bowls have the Philadelphia Eagles won?

The Philadelphia Eagles have won 5 Super Bowls (2024, 2017, 1960, 1949, 1948).

Do the Philadelphia Eagles retire jersey numbers?

The Eagles have retired nine numbers: 5 (Donovan McNabb), 15 (Steve Van Buren), 20 (Brian Dawkins), 40 (Tom Brookshier), 44 (Pete Retzlaff), 60 (Chuck Bednarik), 70 (Al Wistert), 92 (Reggie White), and 99 (Jerome Brown).

Ring of Honor (9 members)

Philadelphia Eagles all-time statistical leaders

The Greatest Philadelphia Eagles Players of All Time

Who is the greatest Philadelphia Eagles player of all time?

By the measure of championships, individual honors, and lasting impact, Reggie White tops most all-time Philadelphia Eagles rankings. The full top 6 follows.

1. Reggie White DE \u00b7 1985–1992

   The Minister of Defense — 124 sacks in 121 games as an Eagle, more sacks than games played. Arguably the greatest defensive lineman in NFL history, and the standard every Eagles pass rusher is measured against.

2. Chuck Bednarik C/LB \u00b7 1949–1962

   Concrete Charlie, the last of the 60-minute men — an All-Pro on both sides of the ball who bookended his career with the 1949 and 1960 championships and made the tackle that won the latter.

3. Brian Dawkins S \u00b7 1996–2008

   Weapon X — the emotional soul of the Eagles for 13 seasons, a Hall of Fame safety who hit like a linebacker and covered like a corner. No player is more beloved in modern franchise history.

4. Steve Van Buren RB \u00b7 1944–1951

   The engine of the 1948-49 back-to-back champions — he scored the only touchdown of the 1948 blizzard title game and ran for 196 yards in the mud to win 1949's. The NFL's dominant runner of his era.

5. Jalen Hurts QB \u00b7 2020–present

   Super Bowl LIX MVP and the quarterback of two Super Bowl teams in three seasons. His combination of efficiency, rushing dominance, and unshakeable temperament delivered the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy.

6. Donovan McNabb QB \u00b7 1999–2009

   The franchise's all-time passing leader, five NFC Championship Game trips and a Super Bowl appearance in the 2000s — the quarterback who made the Eagles a perennial contender.