Eagles Primary Logo
The Philadelphia Eagles have a long and storied history, and their primary logo has been part of that story since the team’s inception in 1933. The original logo was designed by co-founder Bert Bell and featured an eagle perched atop a shield with two stars on either side. This design remained unchanged until 1996 when it was modified to include the words “Philadelphia Eagles” written across the top of the shield in white lettering against a black background. The new look also included minor changes to some of its features, such as replacing one star on each side with wings spread outwards from behind them.
In 2003, another update took place which saw more drastic changes to both its shape and color scheme; this time featuring an entirely different eagle silhouette than before along with green trim around both sides instead of just one like before. Additionally, there were now three stars above each wing rather than two like previously seen on earlier versions as well as additional text reading “Established 1933” at the bottom center position near where tail feathers would be located if they were present (they weren't).
Finally, in 2007 yet another redesign occurred which brought us closer to what we see today: A larger version of our beloved mascot standing proudly atop his shield while holding onto football laces between talons - all set against the traditional black/green color scheme! In addition, this version also includes four small stars representing NFL championships won throughout the franchise's history (1948-49 & 1960). All these elements combined make up the current official primary logo for the Philadelphia Eagles organization - something fans can truly rally behind during good times or bad alike!
1996 - Present
The team’s logo changed in 1996, with the eagle limited to a white bald head, drawn in a more cartoon based style. The eagle has determined and aggressive attack look with mouth open. The logo has a silver border to give it a 3-D look. The current logo has a hidden “E” on the neck of the eagle.
1987 - 1995
In 1987 a new and different design of the eagle was introduced. The eagle is now flying right to left and the green eagle has now a white accent through out its body and wings. Again carrying a brown football.
1973 - 1986
A green eagles football helmet.
1969 - 1972
A new designed logo was created in 1969. A green eagle carrying a white football. The wings look very similar to wings on a jet.
1948 - 1968
From 1948 – 1995, the team logo was an eagle in flight carrying a football in its claws. The design was similar to the Apollo 11 emblem, and its moon-landing craft was dubbed Eagle, players wore the flight’s mission patch on their jerseys during 1969.
1944 - 1947
A green eagle flying while holding a football in its claws.
1943
In 1943, when manpower shortages stemming from World War II made it impossible to fill the roster, the team merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers forming the “Phil-Pitt Eagles” and were known as the “Steagles.” The merger, never intended as a permanent arrangement, was dissolved at the end of the 1943 season. The logo is a black eagle grabbing a black helmet.
1936 - 1942
A green and white eagle holding a green football while taking off.
1933 - 1935
Eagles first logo is a blue and white eagle flying grasping a blue football.
