Super Bowl XV was played on January 25, 1981, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Philadelphia Eagles, champions of the NFC, faced off against the Oakland Raiders, champions of the AFC.

Jim Plunkett (16) quarterback for the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jan. 25, 1981.

The Eagles were heading to their first Super Bowl in January of 1981, and since there were no guarantees there would ever be a second, Dick Vermeil would take no chances. In his fifth season with ...

Super Bowl XV: A Look Back An exclusive look back at the Raiders in Super Bowl XV. The Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Take a look back as QB Jim Plunkett and LB Rod Martin led a Wild Card Raiders team to a Super Bowl XV victory on this day in 1981.

Philadelphia is returning to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. The last time the Eagles were in New Orleans for the big game, things didn't go well.

The Raiders defeated the Eagles 27-10. 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.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett fades back to pass in the first quarter of Super Bowl XV in New Orleans, Jan. 25, 1981. (AP Photo/Pete Leabo) Game score: Raiders 27, Eagles 10 Game stats ...

In 1981, the Philadelphia Eagles competed in Super Bowl XV, which was hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana, and news of an ongoing conflict with Iran was dominating American airwaves.

Many fans believe the Eagles played their Super Bowl when they beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship. When they got to New Orleans for the big game against the Oakland Raiders, it was pre… ...

If you’re viewing on a mobile device click here. SUPER BOWL XV – JAN. 25, 1981 – SUPERDOME – NEW ORLEANS OAKLAND RAIDERS 27 – PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 10 JIM PLUNKETT’S REVIVAL: Jim ...