The Cardinals were founded as the Morgan Athletic Club in 1898, and are the oldest continuously run professional football team in the United States.

In 1920, the team became a charter member of the American Professional Football Association (APFA), which two years later was rechristened the National Football League (NFL).

On Thanksgiving Day 1929, superstar running back Ernie Nevers scored all 40 points in the Cardinals' 40-6 victory over the Chicago Bears -- an NFL record that still stands today.

One reason for Arizona's success in 2008 was the re-emergence of 37-year-old quarterback Kurt Warner who threw for for 4,583 yards and 30 touchdowns, with only 14 interceptions. The team advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history, but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-23 in the final seconds.

In 1960, defensive coordinator Chuck Drulis crafted a play that called for the free safety to take part in a blitz. The play was code-named "Wildcat". Larry Wilson became so identified with the play that "Wildcat" became his nickname.

Hall of Fame safety Larry Wilson played his entire 13-year career with the Cardinals. In 1966, he had at least one interception in seven consecutive games en route to a 10-pick season that led the league.

They advanced to the playoffs just three times (1974, 1975 & 1982), never winning a game.

Lane's practice of tackling opponents about the head and neck, which was then a legal technique, was sometimes called a "Night Train Necktie". It later became known as a clothesline tackle and was prohibited.

In 2002, Tillman turned down a contract offer of $3.6 million over three years from the Cardinals to enlist in the U.S. Army in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Tillman joined the Army Rangers and served several tours in combat before he was killed in the mountains of Afghanistan.

John David Crow played 11 seasons and appeared in four Pro Bowls. In 1960, he rushed for 1071 yards and averaged 5.9 yards per carry.