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Though the Arizona Cardinals aren’t the most successful team in NFL history, they still boast a trifecta of eclectic records: the longest continuously run professional team in the U.S. (originally founded in 1898 as Chicago’s Morgan Athletic Club), the only team to have never lost an NFL playoff game at home, and the team with the longest active title drought (with their last NFL championship win in 1947). Despite a lengthy history that includes their Chicago years, a stint in St. Louis, and a rebirth in Phoenix, the Red Sea has the energy and mindset of a young team. And the Birdgang, the team’s gung-ho fanbase, have grown even more rabid since their Super Bowl XLIII appearance. The Birdgang wears its underdog status with pride, carrying animosity for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers, along with a true grudge for their division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, whom the Cards see as an omnipresent stumbling block in their route to the Super Bowl. Get your Cardinals tickets and join the crimson-clad Birdgang as they cheer on receiver Larry Fitzgerald and the rest of the Red Sea at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  

Arizona Cardinals History

In 1920, the Chicago-based team now known as the Cardinals joined the NFL and began competing against their cross-town rival, the Chicago Bears. The Cards won both of their NFL championships in the Windy City, although their 1925 championship win was mired in the infamous Milwaukee Badgers scandal. That season, the Cards were trying to catch up to the Pennsylvania Pottsville Maroons when a crafty Cardinals player, Art Folz, hired high school students to fill in for their opponents, the Milwaukee Badgers, thereby ensuring a 58-0 win for the Cardinals and inflating their record. The Maroons engaged in chicanery of their own, and in the fallout, Folz was banned for life and the Badgers team was sold. Despite all the scandalous behavior and the fact that the Cardinals’ win was supposed to be struck from the NFL record books, it remains, which leaves Big Red with a tainted title few fans were alive to see. In 1947, the Cards won a scandal-free title against the Philadelphia Eagles. Then in 1960, seeking higher game attendance, more interested fans, and more accolades, the team moved to St. Louis.

Their St. Louis stint succeeded in confusing the MLB St. Louis Cardinals fans but not in earning them improved NFL standings, so in 1994 Big Red moved to Phoenix and became the Arizona Cardinals. This move paid off in 1998 when quarterback Jake Plummer and safety Pat Tillman helped the team burst phoenix-like from the ashen Arizona desert with their first playoff qualification in 16 years and their first postseason win since 1947. In 2008, Kurt Warner led Arizona’s NFC West team to their first Super Bowl, XLIII, and though they narrowly lost to the Steelers (27-23), the Cards roused their Phoenix fans’ pride, cementing the cardinal-crazed Birdgang’s love for their football team.

The Cards Today

The 2022 season will be the Arizona Cardinals' 103rd in the National Football League, their 35th in Arizona, and their fourth under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Cardinals will start the season with a game against Kansas City Chiefs on September 11. Also taking part in the NFL Christmas Games, they will be playing against Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 25th.

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When were the Arizona Cardinals founded?

The Arizona Cardinals were founded in 1898, making them one of the oldest continuously operating professional football teams in the United States. The team was initially established in Chicago and was known as the Morgan Athletic Club, and later the Racine Normals. They became the Chicago Cardinals in 1920 and moved to St. Louis in 1960 before relocating to Arizona in 1986.

Where do the Arizona Cardinals play their home games?

The Cardinals' home stadium is State Farm Stadium. The team has played there since 2006.

Do the Arizona Cardinals have a team mascot?

Yes, the Arizona Cardinals do have a mascot. The team's mascot is named "Big Red." Big Red is a larger-than-life cardinal bird character with a friendly and energetic personality. He is often seen at Cardinals games and events, entertaining fans and engaging with the crowd. Big Red's presence adds to the game-day experience and helps create a fun and spirited atmosphere for Cardinals fans.

Do the Arizona Cardinals fans have a nickname?

Despite going through periods of struggle, the Cardinals have a dedicated and passionate fan base. Cardinals fans, known as the "Red Sea," show their unwavering support, filling State Farm Stadium with a sea of red during home games.

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