THE Philadelphia Eagles have paid tribute after the death of a former team general manager.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to friends and family after the sad news.

Jim Murray died at the age of 87, it was announced Monday.

Murray was the team's general manager from 1974 to 1982.

He helped build the Philadelphia team that reached the Super Bowl for the first time in 1980.

A cause of death is not known.

Eagles owner Lurie said, "Throughout his time in Philadelphia, Jim Murray was a passionate leader and team visionary who helped steer the franchise to its first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

"We are saddened to learn of his passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends and family."

Murray had a huge impact in the community during his

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