| 1944 Philadelphia Eagles season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Alexis Thompson |
| General manager | Harry Thayer |
| Head coach | Greasy Neale |
| Home field | Shibe Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–1–2 |
| Division place | 2nd NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1944 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 12th in the league. The team improved on their previous output of 5–4–1, winning seven games.[1] The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 12th consecutive season.
Rookie Mel Bleeker broke was the NFL’s top receiver, as he played 9 games for the Eagles, starting three of them.[2] He was second in the NFL in long reception (75), third in touchdowns (8; still the team's all-time rookie record) and yards/rushing attempt (5.3), fourth in yards from scrimmage (614), and sixth in points scored (48).[3][2] He led the Eagles in touchdowns and scoring, despite having been primarily a blocking back in college.[4]
- ^ 1944 Philadelphia Eagles
- ^ a b "Mel Bleeker Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ Kracz, Ed (January 30, 2018). "Eagles running back Corey Clement a true underdog". Bucks County Courier Times.
- ^ Haskell Cohen (October 11, 1946). "Bleeker Sees Game, Rejoins Eagles". Jewish Post.