PHILADELPHIA (WHTM) — As Super Bowl LIX approaches, fans will likely be belting out the Philadelphia Eagles fight song through the streets, and many may be wondering how the famous “Fly, Eagles Fly” song came about.
According to The Sporting News, the actual name of the song is “The Eagles’ Victory Song,” which was created in the 1950s by Charles Borrelli and Roger Courtland. The original version didn’t even contain the words “fly, Eagles fly,” but rather “fight, Eagles fight.”
The Philadelphia Eagles Sound of Brass — a marching band of nearly 200 musicians and dancers — would perform the song at games in the 1960s. But, as the team struggled and gained new ownership, the song and band were retired.
However, according to USA Today, the song was brought back to life in 1997 by Bobby Mansure, who is credited with forming the “Eagles Pep Band.” Mansure led the “Learn Your Fight Song” initiative during the 1997 and 1998 seasons, the outlet explains, which allowed the song to catch on to its current form.
Below are the current lyrics to “Fly, Eagles, Fly”:
Fly, Eagles, Fly
On the road to victory
Fight, Fight, Fight
Fight, Eagles, Fight
Score a touchdown 1-2-3
1-2-3
Hit ‘em low
Hit ‘em high
And watch our Eagles fight
Fly Eagles Fly
On the road to victory
E-A-G-L-E-S!
Eagles!
The Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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2025-02-03T14:32:48Z