1979 Philadelphia Eagles season
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The 1979 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League (NFL).
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1979 Philadelphia Eagles season | |
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Owner | Leonard Tose |
General manager | Jim Murray |
Head coach | Dick Vermeil |
Home field | Veterans Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 11–5 |
Division place | 2nd NFC East |
Playoff finish | Won Wild Card Playoffs (vs. Bears) 27–17 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Buccaneers) 17–24 |
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They appeared in the postseason for the second consecutive year, an attainment that the team had not achieved for three decades. They would make the playoffs again in the following two seasons before a six-year drought. The Eagles managed to host and win their first playoff game since 1960.