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"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.
ARIZONA CARDINALS: Arizona Cardinals NFL Franchise History, Edgerrin James, Temporary Merger of the Card-Pitt Team, The Chicago Cardinals and Their Long History With..., Larry Wilson's Wisdom on Cardboard: A Safety's Saga, Larry Fitzgerald: A Model of Consistency and Excellence, Larry Fitzgerald The Standout Wide Out, Buster Ramsey, Bill Fischer The Notre Dame Moose on the Loose, Jackie Smith Pro Football Hall of Fame Tight End, Roger Wehrli: A Cornerback Legend, Retired Jersey Numbers of the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray the Dual Threat Signal Caller, Joe Ziemba Bears versus Cardinals, Jim Bausch, Malcolm Kutner Star Texas Longhorn and Chicago Cardinal..., Dan Dierdorf's Football Legacy, Kurt Warner an Amazing Hall of Fame Story, Paddy Driscoll Early NFL Superstar back, Duke Slater A Gridiron Pioneer Who Broke Barriers..., Chicago Cardinals Memorabilia of Joe Ziemba, Emmitt Smith, Wilber Marshall Standout Linebacker, Vince Banonis, John David Crow Heisman Winner from Texas A and M, Adrian Peterson: A Force of Nature on the Gridiron, Ralph Guglielmi Hall of Fame Notre Dame Quarterback, Dave Butz Legendary Defender for Purdue, Cardinals..., The Tough Texan: Ki Aldrich's Two-Way Dominance, Johnny Roland: The Two-Way Tiger, Matt Leinart USC Champion Quarterback, Ollie Matson Legendary NFL Back, Larry Wilson Became a Hall of Fame Safety Without..., Aeneas Williams' Hall of Fame Gridiron Reign, Football Video Archive of 1989 Broncos at Cardinals, Mike Barber Thundering Herd WR, The Comeback Kid: Ottis Anderson's Resilient NFL Journey, Pat Fischer Cornhusker and Cardinals Top Flight DB, The Durable Eagle: Tom Woodeshick's Steadfast Career, David Williams Illinois' College Football Hall of..., Were the 1944 Card-Pitts were the worst team ever
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, August 1, December 03, December 09, February 23, January 02, January 19, January 29, July 08, June 01, June 10, June 19, June 22, June 23, June 26, June 29, March 21, March 24, March 27, March 29, May 11, May 15, May 21, November 26
- EVENTDAY: April 09, April 21, August 1, December 03, December 09, February 23, January 02, January 11, January 19, January 29, July 08, June 01, June 10, June 19, June 22, June 23, June 26, June 29, March 24, March 27, March 29, May 01, May 11, May 15, May 21, November 26
- FOOTBALL: Franchise Origins, Heisman Winner, Outland Trophy, Collectibles, Early History, Retired NFL Jersey Numbers
- FOOTBALL COLLECTION: Topps Super Football Card
- FOOTBALL NAME: Adrian Peterson, Aeneas Williams, Aldrich Ki, Anderson Ottis, Barber Mike, Bill Fischer, Buster Ramseysports:football, Butz Dave, Crow John David, Dan Dierdorf, Dave Butz, David Williams, Dierdorf Dan, Driscoll Paddy, Duke Slater, Edgerrin James, Emmitt Smith, George Halas, Guglielmi Ralph, J. V. Cain, Jackie Smith, James Edgerrin, Jim Bausch, John David Crow, John Elway, Johnny Roland, Ki Aldrich, Kurt Warner, Kyler Murray, Larry Fitzgerald, Larry Wilson, Malcolm Kutner, Marshall Goldberg, Matt Leinart, Mike Barber, OJ Anderson, Ollie Matson, Ottis Anderson, Paddy Driscoll, Pat Fischer, Pat Tillman, Peterson Adrian, Ralph Guglielmi, Roger Wehrli, Roland Johnny, Slater Duke, Smith Emmitt, Smith Jackie, Stan Mauldin, Tom Woodeshick, Vince Banonis, Warner Kurt, Wehrli Roger, Wiber Marshall, Williams Aeneas, Williams David, Wilson Larry, Woodeshick Tom
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Center, Cornerback, Defensive Back, Defensive Line, End, Halfback, Linebacker, Quarterback, Running Back, Tackle, Wide Receiver, Wide Receivers
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Decatur Staleys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Florida Gators, Houston Oilers, Houston Texans, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas Jayhawks, L, Los Angeles Rams, Marshall Thundering Herd, Miami Hurricanes, Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri Tigers, Nebraska Corn Huskers, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Northwestern State Demons, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oakland Raiders, Oklahoma Sooners, Philadelphia Eagles, Phoenix Cardinals, Pitt Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Purdue Boilermakers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, TCU Horned Frogs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans, Utah Utes, Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins, West Virginia Mountaineers
- HOCKEY POSITION: Center
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 01, Number 03, Number 08, Number 11, Number 20, Number 22, Number 23, Number 28, Number 30, Number 33, Number 41, Number 44, Number 47, Number 48, Number 62, 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 23, Number 24, Number 30, Number 32, Number 33, Number 35, Number 37, Number 40, Number 44, Number 47, Number 51, Number 55, Number 62, Number 65, Number 72, Number 77, Number 80, Number 81, Number 88
- NFL NUMBER: Jersey 99
- OTHER: Ev, Football Video Archive, Iowa Hawkeyes, NFL Je, 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
- VIDEO: Football History Minute
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"Edgerrin James"
Born August 1, 1978 - Immokalee, Florida - Edgerrin James, the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back of the Indianapolis Colts and later the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks.
"Temporary Merger of the Card-Pitt Team"
The NFL's 1944 season was uniquely shaped by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted team rosters and operations. On April 21, 1944, a noteworthy decision was made: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals were granted permission to merge for the upcoming season. This unusual merger resulted in the creation of a temporary team known as Card-Pitt.