Super Bowl XV was played five days after the Iran hostage crisis ended, and for the first time, the NFL used the game's global platform to make a political statement.

Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10. Super Bowl XV MVP Jim Plunkett threw three touchdown passes and the underdog Raiders became the first wild-card team to win a Super Bowl.

The Eagles entered Super Bowl XV against the Oakland Raiders as a 3-point favorite. The Raiders, who opened the season 2-3, switched quarterbacks in Week 5 after Dan Pastorini was injured.

1981, Super Bowl XV: "A Mardi Gras Festival" featuring Southern University marching band (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA) 1980, Super Bowl XIV: "A Salute to the Big Band Era" featuring Up ...

Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10 (January 25, 1981) Super Bowl XX: Chicago Bears 46, New England Patriots 10 (January 26, 1986) ...

After their appearance in Super Bowl XV, the Eagles finished second in their division with a 10-6 record. Following their loss in Super Bowl XXXIX, the Eagles bottomed out with a 6-10 record.

Kendrick Lamar headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The hip-hop superstar led the halftime festivities of the NFL's must-watch ...

40 — Length of Ron Jaworski touchdown pass for the Eagles in Super Bowl XV that was nullified by illegal motion. Instead of tying the game, Philadelphia punted and trailed 14-0 three plays later.

Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10 (January 15, 1978) Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10 (January 25, 1981) Super Bowl XX: Chicago Bears 46, New England ...

The fifth Super Bowl in 12 years to come to New Orleans featured the first wild card team to win the big game behind unsung quarterback Jim Plunkett.

After their appearance in Super Bowl XV, the Eagles finished second in their division with a 10-6 record. Following their loss in Super Bowl XXXIX, the Eagles bottomed out with a 6-10 record.