Conversation so far:
What was Bert Bell's relationship with the Eagles?
he procured the rights to a franchise in Philadelphia which he christened as the Philadelphia Eagles.
When did he purchase the Eagles?
1933.
Did he purchase the team by himself with his own money or did he have partners?
He borrowed funds from Frances Upton, partnered with Wray.
How did the team do in the beginning years?
In 1934, the Eagles finished with a 4-7 record.

Question: Did the Eagles have a lot of fans in the early years?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the Philadelphia Eagles have a lot of fans in the early years?