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Cardinals Legends (A)
Aeneas Williams' Hall of Fame Gridiron Reign: ✦ Early Life, From Small-School Star to NFL Champion Born January 29, 1968 - The great defensive back from Southern University, Aeneas Williams was born.Aeneas Williams
Cardinals Legends (D)
Dan Dierdorf's Football Legacy: Dierdorf's path to greatness began at the University of Michigan, where he earned consensus All-American honors in 1970. Drafted by the Cardinals in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft, he quickly established himself as a force.Dan Dierdorf
Dick Night Train Lane NFL Sensation: Richard "Night Train" Lane, a fearsome defensive back with electrifying speed and an even scarier reputation, arrived in Detroit in 1960, forever changing the landscape of the Detroit Lions.Dick Night Train Lane
Duke Slater A Gridiron Pioneer Who Broke Barriers and Inspired Generations: Early Life and College Football: Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Slater grew up in a time of blatant racism and segregation. Despite these challenges, his athletic talent shone through.Duke Slater
Cardinals Legends (E)
Edgerrin James: Edgerrin attended and played football for the Miami Hurricanes enjoying a stellar collegiate career. It was when he was picked up by the Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft that this young runner really found his groove though according to the ProFootballHOF.com.Edgerrin James
Emmitt Smith: The NFF says that in just his first game he broke the school single-game rushing mark in an upset of Alabama.Emmitt Smith
Ernie Nevers Outstanding Hall of Fame Running Back: Ernie and his Cardinal teammates were matched against the powerful Notre Dame Fighting Irish squad that featured the 7 Mules, the Four Horsemen backfield and a legendary coach in Knute Rockne.Ernie Nevers
Cardinals Legends (J)
Jackie Smith Pro Football Hall of Fame Tight End: ✦ College Career Smith's football journey began at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. He excelled as a two-way player, showcasing his abilities as both a tight end and a defensive end.Jackie Smith
Cardinals Legends (K)
Kurt Warner an Amazing Hall of Fame Story: ✦ College Career Warner's college career began at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Though he joined the program in 1989, he didn't become the starting quarterback until his senior year in 1993.Kurt Warner
Cardinals Legends (L)
Larry Wilson Became a Hall of Fame Safety Without Stealing the Spotlight: This isn't your typical football hero story. Buckle up and discover why Larry Wilson's quiet dominance deserves a place in your gridiron knowledge vault.Larry Wilson
Cardinals Legends (O)
Ollie Matson Legendary NFL Back: Ollie finished as a contender for the Heisman Trophy. After that season, he turned around and won the silver and bronze medals in the 1952 Olympic Games!Ollie Matson
Cardinals Legends (P)
Paddy Driscoll Early NFL Superstar back: He joined the United States Navy during World War I and played for the undefeated 1918 Great Lakes Navy football team that won the 1919 Rose Bowl.Paddy Driscoll
Cardinals Legends (R)
Roger Wehrli: A Cornerback Legend: College Career Hailing from Missouri, Wehrli showcased his athleticism at the University of Missouri. A standout cornerback, he quickly established himself as a dominant force in college football.Roger Wehrli
Cardinals Legends (W)
Walt Kiesling a Pro Football Hall of Fame Player and Coach: Walt played 13 years as a guard and tackle in the NFL with the Duluth Eskimos (1926–1927), Pottsville Maroons (1928), Chicago Cardinals (1929–1933), Chicago Bears (1934), Green Bay Packers (1935–1936), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–1938).Walt Kiesling
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Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story
Author Gregg Ficery tells the story of the beginnings of Pro Football through the pro football career of his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring
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If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in other team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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