The Philadelphia Eagles are an NFL franchise based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and competes in the NFC East division of the National Football Conference (NFC). This franchise dates all the way back to 1933. The team plays its home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Since 1970 the team has played in the NFC East division along with the Cowboys, Giants, and the Commanders.
The Eagles have won 4 league championships, with only one of them coming in the Super Bowl era. The owner of 16 division championships, Philly has been to 4 Super Bowls but unfortunately has come out victorious in only one of them. However, the Eagles would once again get the chance to bring home the Lombardi Trophy when Philadelphia competes in its 5th Super Bowl on February 9th, 2025 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Who is Eagles mascot Swoop?
The Philadelphia Eagles, as their name suggests have a bald eagle as their mascot. The mascot's name is Swoop. He is a costumed mascot with a white head, yellow beak, big blue eyes, and a brown body. He wears the Eagles jersey with the number 00 on the front and the Eagles pants.
According to a fictional story, Swoop was hatched in Eagles Forest of Neshaminy State Park as a bald eagle with very poor eyesight and strength but was good at heart. However, after receiving an Eagles jersey from an Eagles fan, he instantly grew as big as a human. His eyesight improved leaps and bounds while he regained complete strength.
At the game, Swoop is seen making his entry via a zip line and is known for performing many more stunts. He also has the honor of being in an NFL shop commercial one time as he is shown walking into the store just when a thief is trying to steal the Eagles jersey before being nabbed by the security. Another claim to fame for Swoop is his cameo appearance in the hit film of the 90s; Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Swoop was born in 1996 and stands at 6 feet 3. He weighs around 216. He resides in South Philly in the Eagles nest atop Lincoln Field and has appeared in 4 Super Bowls: XV, XXXIX, LII, and LVII (via Philadelphia Eagles official website).
FAQs on Philadelphia Eagles
A. The Philadelphia Eagles mascot is called Swoop.
A. Yes, the Philadelphia Eagles are playing the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LIX on February 9th, 2025.
A. Swoop has been the mascot of the Philadelphia Eagles for 29 seasons as of February 2025.
A. According to the Philadelphia Eagles website, Swoop, their mascot is 6 feet 3 inches tall.
