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What was Bert Bell's relationship with the Eagles?
By early 1933, Bert Bell's opinion on the NFL had changed, and he wanted to become an owner of a team based in Philadelphia.
When did Bert Bell purchase the Eagles?
In 1933, Bert Bell procured the rights to a franchise in Philadelphia.
Did Bert Bell purchase the team by himself with his own money or did he have partners?
Bert Bell borrowed funds from Frances Upton, and partnered with Wray.
How did Bert Bell's Eagles do in the beginning years?
In 1934, the Eagles finished with a 4–7 record.
Did the Bert Bell's  Eagles have a lot of fans in the early years?
The Eagles' inability to seriously challenge other teams made it difficult to sell tickets
Who was the head coach during the beginning years of Bert Bell's Eagles?
Lud Wray was coach of the Philadelpha Eagles from 1933–1935. Bert Bell from 1936-1940.
Did the Bert Bell's Eagles improve their record as the years went by?
Bert Bell failed to sign a talented college prospect.

Question: How did Bert Bell respond to this?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Bert Bell respond to his failure to sign talented college prospects?