Philadelphia Eagles 1971: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the Eagles' 1971 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the brutal 0-5 start to the campaign through the glorious 6-2-1 run to end the season, as told in the original newspaper stories.

The Eagles' ugly start from the gate led to the firing of coach Jerry Williams. But under Ed Khayat, Philly engineered a remarkable turnaround that had the whole league talking. There were many highlights along the way, including sweeps of the rival Giants and Cardinals, an impressive tie of the playoff-bound Redskins and a stunning upset of the Lions.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of the Eagles as they soared from the abyss and turned an ugly '71 into something worth remembering.

Whether you are a die-hard Eagles fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1971 Philadelphia Eagles.