9 Facts About Arizona Cardinals You Should Know

Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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They are a member of the National Football League (NFL) and play in the NFC West division.

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The team was founded in 1898 in Chicago, Illinois as the Morgan Athletic Club.

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They are the oldest continuously run professional football team in the United States.

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The Cardinals have appeared in two Super Bowls, in 2008 and 2009, but have not won a championship.

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The team's home stadium is State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Cardinals have had a number of notable players throughout their history, including Larry Fitzgerald, Kurt Warner, and Aeneas Williams.

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The team was originally known as the Chicago Cardinals and played in the NFL's inaugural season in 1920.

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The team's mascot is Big Red, a cardinal with a giant red beak.

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