Arizona Cardinals Tickets

The Cardinals have been a constant In the NFL even though their address has changed frequently.

The history of the franchise stretches back to 1898 when the Chicago-based team was known as the Morgan Athletic Club. Check out Arizona Cardinals Tickets. They became the Arizona Cardinals a few years later in deference to the color of their uniforms.

The NFL's predecessor, the American Football Professional Association, began in 1920 and established a Chicago franchise called the Tigers to compete with the Cardinals. The Cardinals won a one-game "loser leave town" showdown 6-0 and stayed.

Charles W. Bidwell bought the team in 1932 and his heirs still own the franchise. Under Bidwell ownership, the Cardinals won the NFL title in 1947.

The Cardinals moved to St. Louis in 1960, creating some confusion with the baseball team of the same name. The footballs Cardinals, though, were anxious to have their own market so they weren't the "second" franchise to the much more successful Bears in Chicago. George Halas' Bears were one of the NFL's powerhouse franchises at the time. Find out Arizona Cardinals Tickets because the Cardinals had some winning seasons in the 1960s but never seriously competed for a championship in a league dominated at the time by Green Bay and Dallas.

The franchise packed its gear for another move in 1988 and headed to Phoenix. The Cardinals were frustrated by their inability to get a new stadium in St. Louis and were also a distant second among the city's baseball-mad sports fans.

Despite their long history, the Arizona Cardinals haven't enjoyed much success. We have all Cardinals Schedule for all games. Their career record is well below .500 and they have only two championships to their credit, the last coming in 1947. They didn't win a postseason game between 1947 and 1988.

The Cardinals best player was probably defensive back Larry Wilson, whose No. 8 has been retired. Wilson also served his old team as General Manager.

Former Vikings coach Dennis Green is the latest to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Cardinals. He succeeded Dave McGinnis as head coach.

People even buy Arizona Cardinals Tickets to watch their games and cheer for their favorite team.

ARIZONA CARDINALS FACTS AND INFORMATION

1920 - The Chicago Cardinals joined the NFL as a charter franchise on September 17.
1922 - The Cardinals had their first winning season, finishing 8-3.
1923 - The Cardinals beat the Rochester Jeffersons 60-0 for the most lopsided victory in franchise history.
1929 - Fullback Ernie Nevers scored an NFL-record 40 points against the Chicago Bears on November 28. He had six touchdowns and four PATs.
1932 - William Bidwell purchased the franchise, beginning eight decades of family ownership.
1939 - Center Phil Dougherty and end Gaynell Tinsley became the Cardinals' first Pro Bowl selections.
1947 - With Charley Trippi leading the "Dream Backfield," the Cardinals won the NFL title, beating Philadelphia 28-21.
1960 - Bidwell moved the Arizona Cardinals from Chicago to St. Louis.
1963 - Nevers was a charter inductee to the Hall of Fame.
1965 - Future Hall of Fame defensive back Larry Wilson returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns on December 19.
1988 - Team moved to Phoenix.
1994 - Franchise name was changed from Phoenix to Tickets Arizona Cardinals.