History of the Cardinals

The Chicago Cardinals, now known as the Arizona Cardinals, are one of the oldest teams in NFL history. Founded in 1898 as an independent professional team based out of Chicago’s Normal Park, they joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1920 and have been a member ever since. The franchise has experienced many highs and lows throughout its long tenure in pro football but remains one of only two charter members still playing today; the other being their division rival – The Green Bay Packers.

Throughout their storied history with numerous name changes including Racine Normals (1898-1901), Morgan Athletic Club (1902-03), Racine Street Railway Co.-Cardinals/Racines Cards(1904–06), Decatur Staleys/Chicago Staleys(1920–21). In 1922 they changed to become what we know them best for: “The Chicago Cardinals” or simply “Cards” for short. During this time period from 1922 until 1959 when they moved to St Louis Missouri., the team had several successful seasons making it all way up to the championship game twice during this era but unfortunately never won any championships while playing at home field Comiskey Park.

After moving from Illinois, they finally got a taste of success winning back-to-back NFL Championships firstly against Philadelphia Eagles by defeating them 47-7 on December 28th, 1947 followed by another win over the same opponent 7 months later on December 19th, 1948. In the 1960s, the team relocated again this time moving further westward into Phoenix Arizona where eventually became known as ‘Arizona Cardnials' following the relocation announcement made publically on June 8, 1988, officially changing the name once more after having spent 66 years under the moniker 'Chicago Cardnials'. Since then Cardinals have enjoyed some level of success most notably reaching Super Bowl XLIII 2009 before losing to Pittsburgh Steelers 27-23 due to a late touchdown catch by Santonio Holmes which sealed the victory Steeler's side's last-minute play in the fourth quarter action that day!