Philadelphia has reached the Super Bowl twice in the last three years, but have the Eagles ever emerged victorious in the Super Bowl? Despite their recent defeat in the championship game, a quick look back reveals their last appearance and triumph on the biggest stage. The Eagles secured their victory in Super Bowl 52 in 2018, led by quarterback Nick Foles and head coach Doug Pederson at the time. Foles, initially the backup quarterback to Carson Wentz during that season, took over as the starter in Week 15 following Wentz’s ACL injury in the midst of a remarkable MVP-worthy performance.
Since then, Philadelphia has participated in another Super Bowl, suffering a loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57 two years ago. Here’s a breakdown of the Eagles’ history in the Super Bowl:
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Have the Eagles ever clinched a Super Bowl victory? Absolutely. The Eagles emerged triumphant in Super Bowl 52 by defeating the Patriots in 2018. Quarterback Nick Foles was crowned the Super Bowl MVP for that game after throwing three touchdown passes and making a catch himself in the memorable “Philly Special” trick play. Additionally, Philadelphia secured three NFL championships prior to the inaugural Super Bowl in 1967: consecutive titles in 1948 and 1949, along with another in 1960.
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When did the Eagles last win the Super Bowl? The Eagles’ victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl 52 remains their sole (and hence, most recent) Super Bowl triumph. Furthermore, Philadelphia made an appearance in the Super Bowl two years ago but faced defeat against the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57.
Eagles’ Super Bowl appearances
As they prepare for Super Bowl 59 this year, Philadelphia has participated in a total of four NFL title games and holds a record of 1-3 in Super Bowl matchups. The Eagles faced defeat in their initial two Super Bowl appearances. Their first Super Bowl appearance took place in 1981 in Super Bowl 15, where they were defeated by the Raiders with a score of 27-10. Twenty-four years later, they returned to the Super Bowl under the guidance of then-head coach Andy Reid, only to suffer another loss, this time 24-21, against Tom Brady and the Patriots.
In 2018, Philadelphia avenged their prior defeat by triumphing over New England in Super Bowl 52, securing the franchise’s first NFL title since 1960. Two years ago, the Eagles secured their fourth NFC title but were unable to overcome the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57. They will be seeking another chance for redemption in this year’s championship clash against Kansas City.
This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Philadelphia Eagles
