Arizona Cardinals
"Arizona Cardinals NFL Franchise History"
Football fans, huddle up! We're embarking on a thrilling journey through the rich tapestry of the Arizona Cardinals, a franchise boasting not just the oldest lineage in the National Football League, but also a story filled with resilience, fiery spirit, and moments etched in gridiron lore.
Our tale begins not in the sun-drenched Sonoran Desert, but in the bustling streets of Chicago in 1898. It was there, amidst the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and the hum of early industry, that the seed of the Cardinals was planted. Back then, they were known as the Morgan Athletic Club, a ragtag bunch of neighborhood lads with hearts full of grit and dreams of pigskin glory.
Fast forward to 1920, and the Cardinals, adorned in their cardinal red, find themselves as charter members of the fledgling National Football League. They navigate the league's infancy, witnessing the birth of legends and the evolution of the game itself. Through the roaring twenties and the somber thirties, the Cardinals carve their niche, collecting their first NFL Championship in 1925 under the legendary Ernie Nevers.
But the journey isn't all sunshine and confetti showers. The Cardinals face their share of struggles, enduring lean years and relocations, first to St. Louis in 1960, and then finally to the sun-baked embrace of Phoenix in 1988.
Yet, the desert air proves invigorating. The arrival of franchise icons like Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson injects a new lifeblood into the team. Under the fiery leadership of coaches like Ken Whisenhunt and Bruce Arians, the Cardinals soar to new heights, reaching Super Bowl XLIII in 2009 and claiming numerous division titles.
This is just the opening kickoff of our Cardinals odyssey. In the coming posts, we'll delve deeper into the iconic players, the unforgettable moments, and the enduring spirit that defines this storied franchise. We'll relive the highs and lows, the heartbreaks and triumphs, that have cemented the Cardinals' place in the annals of NFL history.
So, strap on your helmets, Cardinals faithful! It's time to relive the legacy, one play, one season, one legend at a time.
- AUTHOR: Joe Ziemba
- DOB: April 09, January 02, March 24, March 27, March 29, May 11
- EVENTDAY: April 09, April 21, December 09, January 02, January 11, January 29, June 22, March 24, March 27, March 29, May 01, May 11, May 15
- FOOTBALL: Franchise Origins, Heisman Winner, Outland Trophy, Collectibles, Early History, Retired NFL Jersey Numbers
- FOOTBALL NAME: Aeneas Williams, Bill Fischer, Buster Ramseysports:football, Dan Dierdorf, Duke Slater, Edgerrin James, Emmitt Smith, George Halas, J. V. Cain, Jackie Smith, Jim Bausch, John Elway, Kurt Warner, Kyler Murray, Larry Fitzgerald, Larry Wilson, Malcolm Kutner, Marshall Goldberg, Matt Leinart, Ollie Matson, Paddy Driscoll, Pat Fischer, Pat Tillman, Roger Wehrli, Stan Mauldin, Vince Banonis, Wiber Marshall
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Cornerback, Defensive Back, End, Halfback, Linebacker, Quarterback, Tackle, Wide Receiver
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Decatur Staleys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Florida Gators, Houston Oilers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas Jayhawks, Los Angeles Rams, Nebraska Corn Huskers, New York Giants, New York Jets, Northwestern State Demons, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oakland Raiders, Oklahoma Sooners, Phoenix Cardinals, Pitt Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans, Utah Utes, Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins
- HOCKEY POSITION: Center
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 01, Number 08, Number 11, Number 20, Number 22, Number 23, Number 30, Number 33, Number 47, Number 72, Number 88, Number 80
- NFL JERSEY: Number 01, Number 02, Number 08, Number 10, Number 11, Number 13, Number 14, Number 16, Number 20, Number 22, Number 30, Number 32, Number 33, Number 35, Number 37, Number 40, Number 47, Number 51, Number 55, Number 72, Number 77, Number 80, Number 81, Number 88
- NFL NUMBER: Jersey 99
- OTHER: Football Video Archive, Iowa Hawkeyes, Rock Island Independents, William And Mary
- PCD: JameEd00
- PROFOOTBALL: 1944
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football, Football, Pro Football
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