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debut in 1933
On October 15th the Eagles made their debut, with Lud Wray hold the coaching reigns, in New York by getting slaughtered by the Giants 56-0. -
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1943
1934: The Eagles continue to struggle in their second season losing their first six games. However, the Eagles would finish the season on a strong note by winning four of their last five games to finish with a 4-7 record. -
continue to struggle
The Eagles continue to struggle finishing with a horrid 2-9 record. Following the season Bert bell buys out Lud Wray and becomes the team's sole owner. -
Bert Bell now the sole owner
Bert Bell now the sole owner of the Eagles proposes that the NFL start an annual draft for college players to equalize talent in the league -
the start of winning
After losing their first three games the Eagles snap a 14-game losing streak over two seasons by tying the Chicago Cardinals at Municipal Stadium -
showing sines of inprovement
The Eagles shows signs of improvement playing solid football at times on the way to a 5-6 record, which was bolstered by two straight wins to close the season. -
new quater back is signed
Davey O'Brien an All-American Quarterback signs with the Eagles for a reported $12,000 per year salary and percentage of the gate. O'Brien plays in every game and sets NFL passing yardage record with 1,324 yards. Despite the success of O'Brien the Eagles can only muster a 1-9-1 record -
selling the steelers
After selling the Pittsburgh Steelers to Alexis Thompson, Art Rooney buys a half interest in the Eagles, who move their games to Shibe Park. However, the Eagles would limp a long again finishing with an awful 1-10 record -
they get a new coach
With Greasy Neale now coaching the Eagles, the team continues to struggle posting a 2-8-1 record, while returning to play in Municipal Stadium for one season. -
they get a full time staydeum
Now moving to Shibe Park full time the Eagles continue to be one of the worst teams in the NFL posting a wretched 2-9 record, which lands them in last place again.
