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The Arizona Cardinals were founded in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club on the South Side of Chicago. They joined the NFL as a charter member on the 17th of September 1920, making them the oldest continuously run professional football franchise in the United States.
The Arizona Cardinals have won two NFL championships, both while based in Chicago. The first was in 1925 under disputed circumstances, and the second came in 1947. They lost the 1948 title game 7-0 to the Philadelphia Eagles in a snowstorm.
As of 2025, the Arizona Cardinals hold the longest active championship drought in North American sports at 78 seasons. Their last championship was in 1947.
The Arizona Cardinals reached Super Bowl XLIII following the 2008 season, losing 27-23 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final seconds. Quarterback Kurt Warner led them through wins over the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs.
The Cardinals moved from Chicago to St. Louis in 1960 after nearly going bankrupt, losing fans to the Chicago Bears. They moved again from St. Louis to Phoenix before the 1988 season after attendance dwindled due to on-field mediocrity and an aging stadium.
Larry Fitzgerald holds the franchise career records for receptions (1,432), receiving yards (15,545), and total touchdowns (110) from his tenure spanning 2004 to 2020. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026.