section_path: History/Thompson, Wolman and the Happy Hundred era (1941–1969)/Greasy Neale years (1941–1950)
section_name: Greasy Neale years (1941–1950)
paragraph_text: Greasy Neale years (1941–1950)
  
  After assuming ownership, Thompson promptly hired Greasy Neale as the team's head coach. During the first years under Neale, the Eagles' struggles continued, and they finished the 1941 season with a 2–8–1 record. In the 1942 season, there was no improvement as the team finished the season 2–9.
  
  After assuming ownership, Thompson promptly hired Greasy Neale as the team's head coach. During the first years under Neale, the Eagles' struggles continued, and they finished the 1941 season with a 2–8–1 record. In the 1942 season, there was no improvement as the team finished the season 2–9.