1947 Philadelphia Eagles season

1947 Philadelphia Eagles season
Head coachGreasy Neale
Home fieldShibe Park
Results
Record8–4
Division place1st NFL American
Playoff finishWon Divisional Playoffs
(at Steelers) 21–0
Lost NFL Championship
(at Cardinals) 21–28
Philadelphia Eagles back Steve Van Buren (holding ball) makes a four yard gain as Chicago Cardinals back Red Cochran makes the tackle during the 1947 NFL Championship game on December 28, 1947 at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Cardinals ends Joe Parker (number 81) and Walt Rankin (far right) and Eagles tackle Al Wistert (number 70) are also pictured.

The 1947 Philadelphia Eagles season was the Eagles' 15th in the league. The team improved on its previous output of 6–5, winning eight games.[1]

The team qualified for the playoffs for the first time in fifteen seasons.