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1898 – The Cardinals' story begins as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago, making them the oldest continuously run professional football team in the NFL.

1901 – After receiving used maroon jerseys, team founder Chris O'Brien proudly declared, "That's not maroon, it's cardinal red!"—a defining moment in team history.

1920 – Became a charter member of the NFL, cementing their place as a pioneer in professional football.

1925 – Won their first NFL Championship.

1947 – Captured their second NFL Championship, led by the legendary Charley Trippi and the "Million Dollar Backfield," thrilling fans with a 28-21 win over the Eagles.

1948 – Proved their strength with back-to-back NFL Championship appearances, playing in one of the most famous blizzards in football history.

1960 – Moved to St. Louis, bringing the Cardinals' high-flying brand of football to a new fanbase.

1974 – Under Coach Don Coryell, the team won their first NFC East title, playing an electrifying offensive style that thrilled fans.

1975 – Won the NFC East Championship again with an 11-3 record, proving their dominance.

1988 – The Cardinals arrived in Arizona, bringing NFL football to the Valley and began playing at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

1994 – Officially became the Arizona Cardinals, strengthening their connection to the entire state.

1998 – Led by Jake Plummer, the Cardinals secured their first playoff win in 51 years, stunning the Cowboys in Dallas.

2006 – Opened the state-of-the-art State Farm Stadium, giving Cardinals fans one of the best home-field atmospheres in the NFL.

2008 – A season to remember! Led by Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald, the Cardinals won their first NFC Championship and reached Super Bowl XLIII, falling 27-23 to the Steelers.

2009 – Delivered another playoff thriller, defeating the Packers 51-45 in OT in one of the highest-scoring postseason games ever.

2010: After Kurt Warner's departure, the Cardinals enter a rebuilding phase, focusing on finding their next franchise quarterback and fostering future growth.

2012: The team hires head coach Bruce Arians, who brings renewed energy and an offensive-minded philosophy, setting up the team for a strong future.

2015: The Cardinals finish 13-3, win the NFC West, and reach the NFC Championship

2018 – A new era began with the arrival of Kyler Murray, the No. 1 overall pick and a dynamic playmaker.

2021 – The Cardinals stormed out to a 7-0 start, their best in franchise history, finishing 11-6 and making a return to the NFL Playoffs.

2023 – Hired new General Manager Monti Ossenfort and Head Coach Jonathan Gannon, kickstarting a new era of Cardinals football.