It's the authentic, genuine, pure, bona fide, very true story of the time Big Red was birdnapped back in 2004 -- and the race against time to get him back. A mystery turned Folktales episode.

The latest episode of Folktales delves into the story of Violet Bidwill, the first female owner in NFL history

November 6, 1988. The Cardinals first season in Arizona. Down 23-0 in the second half to the eventual Super Bowl champs. No prayer? Or no problem?  The once and future Cardiac Cards had an answer for the 49ers: ride the Jet Stream, aka Roy Green, to victory.

Kurt Warner came to the desert hoping to resuscitate his career, only to look retirement in the eye after the Cardinals drafted Matt Leinart. But Warner's belief in himself never wavered, and eventually the Cardinals saw what Warner knew all along -- he still had Hall of Fame play left in him.

In the trailer for the new Folktales episode, a look at the way quarterback Kurt Warner managed to resurrect his career in Arizona and elevate his career to Hall of Fame status.

The Cardinals have been around for more than 100 years and despite significant changes in football uniforms, the team has remained steadfast in preserving its iconic colors and rich history, a commitment that extends to our latest uniform unveiling in 2023.

Season 3 of Folktales -- presented by 72 Sold -- is coming. Six new episodes, including a look back on Larry Fitzgerald's fantastic postseason run in 2008, and Kurt Warner's rebirth in the desert.

Arizona Cardinals Kicker Jay Feely recorded 25 points against the Denver Broncos in 2010 to help end a seven-game losing streak. Hear from former teammates and coaches including Larry Fitzgerald, Adrian Wilson, John Skelton and Ben Graham. Folktales Season 2 episode 5 is presented by 72 Sold.

Kwamie Lassiter's remarkable four-interception performance ignited the Arizona Cardinals to victory over the San Diego Chargers in week 17 of the 1998 season, sending the Cards to the NFL postseason for the first time since relocating to AZ. The safety's legacy on the field was just the tip of the iceberg, as Lassiter made an enormous impact on his teammates, his family and the community - up until the day he passed away in 2019.

A Minnesota win in Sun Devil Stadium would mean a playoff spot for the Vikings and the number one pick in the 2004 Draft for the Arizona Cardinals. That fate appeared all but sealed until the final moments. What happened next thrust an unlikely hero into the spotlight.

In November of 2015, Carson Palmer was under center for a thrilling victory in Seattle, where the Seahawks were previously unbeaten under Pete Carroll in prime time games. But it was backup quarterback Drew Stanton who stole the show as the Cardinals celebrated the win.

On September 26, 2010, LaRod Stephens-Howling - nicknamed "The Hyphen" - was about to kick-start the Cardinals in their home opener. Little did he know that his explosive play would lay the foundation for a future home.