Vice President JD Vance Honors Charlie Kirk
#conservative #memorial #legacy
A moving tribute for the late conservative icon, featuring special guests and a call to continue Kirk's legacy.
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest continuously operating professional football franchise in the United States, founded in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago. They adopted the "Cardinals" name in 1901 after acquiring faded cardinal red jerseys, and joined the American Professional Football Association (the NFL's precursor) in 1920[1][2][5]. The franchise moved from Chicago to St. Louis in 1960, then to Phoenix in 1988, becoming the Arizona Cardinals in 1994[2][5][6]. Despite their longevity, the Cardinals are historically one of the least successful NFL teams, having won only two NFL championships in the pre-Super Bowl era—in 1925 and 1947[1][4][5]. The 1947 championship was notably led by the "Million-Dollar Backfield," secured by owner Charles Bidwill's signing of star Charley Trippi for a then-record $100,000[4]. The team’s first Super Bowl appearance came much later in Super Bowl XLIII (2009), where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers[4]. The Cardinals play their home games at the University of Phoenix Stadium (opened in 2006), which has become known as a challenging venue for opponents, evidenced by a strong home winning record and numerous penalties against visiting teams[4][6]. In recent years, the team's performance has fluctuated, including playoff appearances in 2015 and 2021, with quarterback Carson Palmer and later Kyler Murray (the 2019 first overall draft pick) as key figures[3]. Coaching changes have been frequent, with Jonathan Gannon taking over in 2023[3]. The franchise boasts 23 Pro Football Hall of Famers and 19 members in its Ring of Honor, reflecting a rich heritage despite modest team success[5]. The Cardinals remain a significant part of NFL history, blending tradition with ongoing efforts to build competitive teams in the modern era[1]
#conservative #memorial #legacy
A moving tribute for the late conservative icon, featuring special guests and a call to continue Kirk's legacy.