Eagles and Redskins Swap Quarterbacks
Mar. 31, 1964 - Joe Kuharich, fast becoming the biggest horse trader in the NFL, made another major deal today when the Eagles swapped...
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Mar 20
Eagles and Cowboys Swing Major Trade
Mar. 20, 1964 - The Philadelphia Eagles traded their pass-catching star, Tommy McDonald (pictured left with Sonny Jurgensen in 1960), to...
Dec 8, 2023
Cardinals Destroy Eagles at Busch Stadium
Dec. 8, 1963 - Charley Johnson threw touchdown passes of 78, 58, 43, and 17 yards today as the Cardinals routed the Philadelphia Eagles,...
Dec 5, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles Have a New Owner
Dec. 5, 1963 - Jerry Wolman, who used to “hitch” rides from his native Shenandoah, Pa., to watch the Philadelphia Eagles play, realized a...
Nov 26, 2023
Ben Scotti Released by Philadelphia Eagles after Fight with John Mellekas
Nov. 26, 1963 - Ben Scotti (pictured) is no longer a Philadelphia Eagle. The Eagles asked waivers today on Scotti and reinstated John...
Nov 25, 2023
Two Philadelphia Eagles Hospitalized after Vicious Fight
Nov. 25, 1963 - Defensive back Ben Scotti (left) and defensive tackle John Mellekas (right) were missing from the Philadelphia Eagles’...
Nov 24, 2023
Redskins To Send Game Ball to White House
Nov. 24, 1963 - The White House is getting a National Football League game ball to symbolize the deep feeling players in the league held...
Nov 17, 2023
Cowboys Top Eagles at Cotton Bowl as Meredith Shines
Nov. 17, 1963 - Don Meredith (pictured) completed 25 of 33 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns today and led the Cowboys to a 27-20...
Nov 10, 2023
Giants Rip Eagles, Gain First Place Tie with Browns
Nov. 10, 1963 - The Giants ripped the Eagles, 42-14, today before a Yankee Stadium crowd of 62,936 with the same deftness and precision...
Nov 3, 2023
Jim Brown a Wrecking Crew as Browns Top Eagles in Philadelphia
Nov. 3, 1963 - Jimmy Brown was at his devastating best once again today, running with all his power over the Eagles in Philadelphia for...
Oct 28, 2023
Bears Eke Out Victory Over Eagles, 16-7
Oct. 28, 1963 - The Eagles came up with a gritty defensive performance yesterday at Wrigley Field, but the Bears were even better in this...
Oct 20, 2023
Browns Destroy Eagles for Sixth Straight Victory
Oct. 20, 1963 - It’s true what they say about Jim Brown and the revitalized Cleveland Browns. They’re murder. The Eagles found this out...
Sep 29, 2023
Giants Rout Eagles, 37-14, at Franklin Field
Sept. 29, 1963 - The New York Giants regained their dignity and their winning ways at the expense of the Eagles today, routing the...
Dec 10, 2022
Steelers Top Eagles, 26-17, as Michaels Sets Field Goal Record
Dec. 10, 1962 - Lou Michaels (pictured during his collegiate years at the University of Kentucky), veteran left-footed placekicker, set...
Nov 19, 2022
Giants Top Eagles at Yankee Stadium, 19-14
Nov. 19, 1962 - Wind-blown snow and rain swept away much of the differences between good and mediocre NFL clubs in Yankee Stadium...
Nov 12, 2022
Packers Destroy Eagles in Philadelphia, 49-0
Nov. 12, 1962 - The unbeaten and untied Green Bay Packers, showing a fine balance of running and passing, crushed the Eagles yesterday,...
Nov 8, 2022
Hornung Fit to Play this Sunday in Philadelphia
Nov. 8, 1962 - The Green Bay Packer halfback, Paul Hornung (left), sidelined with a twisted knee since the first quarter of a game...
Sep 23, 2022
Giants Win Quarterback Duel, Top Eagles, 29-13
Sept. 23, 1962 - Sonny Jurgenson of the Philadelphia Eagles riddled the New York Giants’ pass defense with 33 completions today. But the...
Jun 26, 2022
Sprinter Frank Budd Signs with the Eagles
June 26, 1962 - Forsaking another shot at the Olympics for “my first love, football,” Frank Budd, Villanova’s great sprinter, today...
Dec 10, 2021
NFL: Giants Top Eagles, 28-24, Clinch Tie for Eastern Conference Title
Dec. 10, 1961 - Charlie Conerly’s deft hand guided the New York Giants today to at least a tie for the NFL’s Eastern Conference title....
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