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1 What was the first Super Bowl appearance for the Eagles?
Answer: Super Bowl XV

Their first appearance was at Super Bowl XV, capping off a successful 1980 season. The Eagles played the Oakland Raiders in Louisiana.
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [2]
2 What was the Philadelphia Eagles first season in the NFL?
Answer: 1933

The Eagles were an expansion team in 1933. They took the slot of the Frankford Yellow Jackets, a team that folded in 1931. The league considered the Eagles an expansion team and not a continuation of the Yellow Jackets, so none of the Jackets history is a historical part of the Eagles. Therefore, the first year of Eagles history begins with the 1933 season.
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [1]
3 This former Eagles Offensive Lineman from the University of Tennessee wore #78 when he was drafted as a first rounder in 1991.
Answer: Antone Davis

Davis was immediately inserted into the starting lineup for the Eagles, but never really materialized into the type of lineman the Eagles envisioned when they drafted him in round 1.
    Your options: [ Ron Heller ] [ Jermaine Mayberry ] [ Antone Davis ] [ Hank Fraley ]
  From Quiz: Eagles Jerseys They Wore [1]
4 The Philadelphia Eagles franchise began their NFL membership with what team name?
Answer: Philadelphia Eagles

Their franchise began in 1933 with a 3-5-1 record. The Eagles were shutout three times by the New York Giants, Portsmouth Spartans, and Green Bay Packers.
  From Quiz: Your Philadelphia Eagles!
5 Who set an Eagle single game rushing record with 205 yards?
Answer: Steve Van Buren

Van Buren ran for 205 yards against Pittsburgh on November 11, 1949. Staley came close to the record on September 9, 2000, when he ran for 201 yards against Dallas. Van Buren may not have been the greatest Eagle ever, but he is among their 2 or 3 best players of all-time. He led the league in rushing 4 times and had a distinctive head-down running style that set the standard for all power runners who followed.
  From Quiz: The Best Of Philly
6 Where did Donovan McNabb attend college?
Answer: Syracuse

McNabb played for Syracuse from 1994 to 1998 before he was drafted in the first round of the 1999 draft by Philadelphia.
  From Quiz: Before They Went Pro
7 In 2000 the Eagles selected this DE, who left training camp before the first preseason game to pursue a musical career ?
Answer: John Frank

Frank, a 25 year old draft pick from Utah, later tried rejoining the NFL by going to several training camps, but never made it in the NFL
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagle's Draft Gaffes
8 What reason did former Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan give for cutting future Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter?
Answer: "All he can do is score touchdowns."

Apparently according to Buddy, scoring touchdowns is a bad thing. Ryan cut Carter after the 1989 season. Cris certainly had the last laugh, winding up 2nd all-time to Jerry Rice in career pass receptions at the time of his retirement.
  From Quiz: Soaring With the Eagles
9 What year was the team founded?
Answer: 1933

The Eagles were formed in 1933 when a group headed by Bert Bell and Lud Wray purchased the former Frankford team, the Yellowjackets. The purchase price was $2,500.00.
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagles History
10 Name the Eagle who played with an unbuttoned chin strap?
Answer: Ben Hawkins

Ben Hawkins played his Eagles career with a hanging chin strap.
  From Quiz: The Eagles of Philadelphia
11 The late great Reggie White wore this number as a rookie in 1985 for the Eagles.
Answer: 91

He switched to his famous 92 the next season.
    Your options: [ 99 ] [ 92 ] [ 91 ] [ 90 ]
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Numbers
12 Since being called the Super Bowl, how many appearances have the Eagles made to the big game in the first 40 years of the Super Bowl era (1967-2007)?
Answer: 2

The 1966 season ended with the Championship game being the first called the "Super Bowl". Super Bowl I was played January 15, 1967 (Green Bay vs. Kansas City 35-10). The Eagles have had two trips to the Championship game in the first 40 Bowls (Super Bowl XV in January 1981 and Super Bowl XXXIX in February 2005).
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [2]
13 For the one season that the Eagles merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers, what was the team name?
Answer: Steagles

Due to World War II, both teams had roster shortages. For only the 1943 season, the teams merged and were known as the Phil-Pitt Steagles.
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [1]
14 Former Eagle and later Falcon Ike Reese, wore which number while in Philly?
Answer: 58

Reese was a standout special teams player for Philly, who got a shot to play linebacker on a regular basis in Atlanta.
    Your options: [ 57 ] [ 52 ] [ 58 ] [ 51 ]
  From Quiz: Eagles Jerseys They Wore [2]
15 Former Eagles RB Wilbert Montgomery wore this number during his stint with the Birds.
Answer: 31

Montgomery later finished his career in Detroit.
    Your options: [ 21 ] [ 34 ] [ 31 ] [ 41 ]
  From Quiz: Eagles Jerseys They Wore [1]
16 Which year did the franchise have their first winning season?
Answer: 1944

Starting up in 1933, it took 12 seasons to be in the plus side. In 1944, they went 7-1-2 under the helm of Greasy Neale, losing only to the Chicago Bears. The Giants were NFL champions in the season.
    Your options: [ 1930 ] [ 1918 ] [ 1951 ] [ 1944 ]
  From Quiz: Your Philadelphia Eagles!
17 Which Eagle quarterback threw for 464 yards in one game setting a team record?
Answer: Donovan McNabb

McNabb's big day was against the Green Bay Packers on December 12, 2004. The Eagles won 47-17 at Lincoln Financial Field. Randall Cunningham set the previous mark at 447 yards in a win against the Redskins in 1989.
    Your options: [ Donovan McNabb ] [ Sonny Jurgenson ] [ Ron Jaworski ] [ Randall Cunningham ]
  From Quiz: The Best Of Philly
18 In 1985, the Eagles had the 9th pick of the NFL draft. Wide receiver Mike Quick was in his prime, thus the Eagles passed on Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Al Toon, and instead drafted what offensive tackle and major bust?
Answer: Kevin Allen

All these players were first round busts for the Eagles. Davis was in 1991, Holmes in 1995, and Williams in 1994. The Eagles did find great value with their second pick of 1985, a QB/punter from UNLV, Randall Cunningham.
  From Quiz: Eagle Draft Day Blues
19 Who did L.J. Smith play for in college?
Answer: Rutgers

L. J. Smith had 122 receptions for 1,458 yards and 10 touchdowns, at Rudgers from 1998 to 2002.
  From Quiz: Before They Went Pro
20 Due to various trades for Bill Bergey and Roman Gabriel, the Eagles went from 1974 to 1978 with no first round draft picks. Who was the first round selection in 1979 ?
Answer: Jerry Robinson

LB Jerry Robinson from UCLA was the first Eagles 1st round pick in 5 years, and had a Pro Bowl career.
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagle's Draft Gaffes
21 How many playoff games did the Eagles win during the 1980s?
Answer: 2

The Eagles qualified for the playoffs four times in the 80s but were eliminated in the first round three times. The two games they won were against the Vikings and Cowboys on their way to Super Bowl XV.
  From Quiz: Soaring With the Eagles
22 Who was the Eagle after he retired, that was stabbed to death by his wife?
Answer: Blenda Gay

This former Charger and Philadelphia Eagle, died after wife Roxanne cut his throat.
  From Quiz: More Philadelphia Eagles
23 Due to the war effort during the 1940s, Philadelphia and the Steelers found that they could not field a full team, so they merged for one season. What was the name of that team?
Answer: Steagles

In 1943, the two teams merged to form the Steagles. Greasy Neale and Walt Kiesling shared coaching duties. The merger lasted only one season.
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagles History
24 Who was the starting quarterback for the 1972 Eagles?
Answer: Pete Liske

Pete Liske cme to the Eagles from Canada and immediatley proved to be worse then mediocre. His back up was Rick Arrington.
  From Quiz: The Eagles of Philadelphia
25 Heath Sherman spent his entire 5-year career with the Eagles, beginning in 1989. He wore which number for them?
Answer: 23

Sherman attended Texas A&I University before being drafted by the Eagles.
    Your options: [ 34 ] [ 32 ] [ 23 ] [ 33 ]
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Numbers
26 Who did the Eagles play in Super Bowl XXXIX?
Answer: New England Patriots

The Eagles lost to the Patriots 24-21. The game was played February 6, 2005, ending a great 2004 season.
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [2]
27 Where did the Eagles first call home?
Answer: Baker Bowl

The Baker Bowl was home for the Eagles their first three seasons in the NFL. It was primarily home for the Philadelphia Phillies, so when the Eagles began playing there, it made the Baker Bowl one of the first multi-sport stadiums.
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [1]
28 One of the greatest Wide Receivers in Eagles history, Harold Carmichael wore this number.
Answer: 17

While unusual for a WR to wear a jersey number that low, 17 was indeed worn by Carmichael.
    Your options: [ 81 ] [ 87 ] [ 17 ] [ 82 ]
  From Quiz: Eagles Jerseys They Wore [1]
29 Who was the team's first 1000-yard running back in a season?
Answer: Steve VanBuren

The others were all Eagles, but none had reached the 1000-yard season mark ever. VanBuren did it twice in his career, the first being in 1947 with 217 attempts for 1008 yards, averaging 4.6 per carry with 13 touchdowns. The Eagles went 8-4 in the season.
  From Quiz: Your Philadelphia Eagles!
30 What Eagle quarterback tied an NFL record by throwing 7 touchdown passes in one game?
Answer: Adrian Burk

Adrian Burk's big day came on October 17, 1954, in Washington. He later went on to become an NFL official, participating in many big games including the "Immaculate Reception" game in Pittsburgh in 1972, and the NFLs longest game ever played, between Miami and Kansas City on Christmas Day 1971.
  From Quiz: The Best Of Philly
31 Which small college did Brian Westbrook come from?
Answer: Villanova

Brian Westbrook, who played for Villanova from 1997 to 2001, was the recipient of the Walter Payton Award in 2001.
    Your options: [ Villanova ] [ Brigham Young ] [ Robert Morris ] [ Missouri Southern ]
  From Quiz: Before They Went Pro
32 1983 was considered the best draft in NFL history. Which player did the Eagles take with the 8th overall pick ?
Answer: Michael Haddix

The Eagles passed on future Hall of Famers Bruce Matthews, Jim Kelly, and Darrell Green to select RB Michael Haddix from Mississippi State.
    Your options: [ Jerome Brown ] [ Heath Sherman ] [ Wes Hopkins ] [ Michael Haddix ]
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagle's Draft Gaffes
33 Eagles great Wilbert Montgomery ended his career with what team?
Answer: Detroit Lions

Wilbert played for the Eagles from 1977-1984 and finished his career in Detroit in 1985. He had 6,789 career rushing yards.
  From Quiz: Soaring With the Eagles
34 What former Olympic sprinter tried out for the Eagles in the late 60s?
Answer: John Carlos

John could run, but he couldn't catch a cold. Carlos was sent home from the Olympics, after what officials claim, that Carlos made a racial gesture while receiving his medal.
  From Quiz: More Philadelphia Eagles
35 What was the seating capacity of Veteran's Stadium in 2002?
Answer: 65,352

The Vet, finished in April of 1971, is a multi-use stadium, used by both the Eagles and the Phillies.
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagles History
36 Who did the Eagles trade for Ron Jaworski?
Answer: Charlie Young

The Eagles traded Charlie Young to the Rams for 'Jaws'.
  From Quiz: The Eagles of Philadelphia
37 This linebacker during the Buddy Ryan-era was often referred to by his initials. He later resided in Arizona. What was his number?
Answer: 56

Byron Evans' nickname was "B and E".
  From Quiz: Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Numbers
38 Which well-known charity did the Eagles help develop?
Answer: Ronald McDonald House

Fred Hill was a tight-end for the Eagles. His daughter Kim was diagnosed with leukemia in 1971. Eagles owner Leonard Tose and the team rallied around the Hill family pledging both emotional and financial support. Then after her successful treatment, the helping spirit did not cease. The team formed "Eagles Fly for Leukemia" as their official philanthropic mission continuing to raise money for pediatric cancer research and family support. Developing one of the first Ronald McDonald Houses was a tremendous accomplishment not only assisting Philadelphia but around the world.
    Your options: [ Coats for Kids ] [ Ronald McDonald House ] [ Make-A-Wish Foundation ] [ SPCA ]
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [2]
39 Who was the original owner of the Eagles?
Answer: Wray and Bell

Lud Wray and Bert Bell headed a syndicate that purchased the team. Wray and Bell were former University of Pennsylvania teammates. Their first rosters were mainly made up of former Temple, Penn, and Villanova players.
  From Quiz: All About the Eagles [1]
40 Which Eagle set a team record with 237 yards receiving in one game?
Answer: Tommy McDonald

McDonald set a team receiving mark against the New York Giants on December 10, 1960. His biggest catch as an Eagle was the 35-yard touchdown in the 1960 NFL Championship game victory over Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers. Also, McDonald was the last NFL player to play without a facemask.
    Your options: [ Tommy McDonald ] [ Harold Carmichael ] [ Mike Quick ] [ Terrell Owens ]
  From Quiz: The Best Of Philly
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