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Franchise Overview 1920-2021 (102 seasons)

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Teams Arizona Cardinals History Franchise Overview
The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as an amateur football team and joined the NFL as a charter member on September 17, 1920. Along with the Chicago Bears, the club is one of two NFL charter member franchises still in operation since the league's founding (the Green Bay Packers were an independent team until they joined the NFL a year after its creation in 1921). The club then moved to St. Louis in 1960 and played in that city through 1987 (sometimes referred to locally in St. Louis as the "Footb
The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as an amateur football team and joined the NFL as a charter member on September 17, 1920. Along with the Chicago Bears, the club is one of two NFL charter member franchises still in operation since the league's founding (the Green Bay Packers were an independent team until they joined the NFL a year after its creation in 1921). The club then moved to St. Louis in 1960 and played in that city through 1987 (sometimes referred to locally in St. Louis as the "Footb

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The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as an amateur football team and joined the NFL as a charter member on September 17, 1920. Along with the Chicago Bears, the club is one of two NFL charter member franchises still in operation since the league's founding (the Green Bay Packers were an independent team until they joined the NFL a year after its creation in 1921). The club then moved to St. Louis in 1960 and played in that city through 1987 (sometimes referred to locally in St. Louis as the "Footb

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1959 Chicago Cardinals
1920-2021 (102 seasons)

Arizona Cardinals Team History

All-time franchise record
577-777 (.426)
2 championships in 4 appearances

Franchise History

1994-2021
Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
1988-1993
Phoenix Cardinals (NFL)
1960-1987
St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)
1944
Card-Pitt Carpets (NFL)
1922-1959
Chicago Cardinals (NFL)
1920-1921
Racine Cardinals (NFL)

Top Seasons

Year Record Result
2015 13-3 Lost AFC/NFC Championship
2008 9-7 Lost Super Bowl
1948 11-1 Lost NFL Championship
1947 9-3 Won NFL Championship
1925 11-2 NFL Champions
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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result
2021 11-6 Lost Wild Card Game
2020 8-8 Missed Playoffs
2019 5-10 Missed Playoffs
2018 3-13 Missed Playoffs
2017 8-8 Missed Playoffs
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1st Round Draft Picks

Year Rd/Pick Player
2021 1 / 16 Zaven Collins LB
2020 1 / 8 Isaiah Simmons LB
2019 1 / 1 Kyler Murray QB
2018 1 / 10 Josh Rosen QB
2017 1 / 13 Haason Reddick LB
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Longest Serving GM's

Tenure Years General Manager
1952-72 21 Bill Bidwill
1980-93 14 Larry Wilson
2002-12 11 Rod Graves
1936-46 11 Arch Wolfe
2013-21 9 Steve Keim
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Team Owners

Tenure Years Owner
2019-21 3 Michael Bidwill
1962-19 58 Bill Bidwill
1962-71 10 Charles Bidwill Jr.
1947-61 15 Violet Bidwill Wolfner
1933-46 14 Charles Bidwill
1929-32 4 Dr. David Jones
1920-28 9 Chris O'Brien
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Arizona Cardinals Media Guidepublication
Arizona Cardinals Media Guide
106 issues 1920-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.
Coach Lambeau hired by Chicago Cardinals
Coach Lambeau hired by Chicago Cardinals
1950 · Coaches
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