Arizona Cardinals: Fun Facts, History, and Resources for Gameday
Fun Facts about the Arizona Cardinals
Who is the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals?
Ken Whisenhunt
Who is the defensive coach for the Arizona Cardinals?
Billy Davis
Who is the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals?
Kevin Spencer
Who owns the Arizona Cardinals?
Bill Bidwill
How many Super Bowls have the Arizona Cardinals won?
None
Who is the mascot for the Arizona Cardinals?
Big Red; a cardinal
What are the Arizona Cardinals team colors?
Cardinal Red, White, Black
Who designed the Arizona Cardinals logo?
Unknown
Fun Facts about Arizona Cardinals Stadium
What is the Arizona Cardinals stadium called?
University of Phoenix Stadium
How many seats are in Arizona Cardinals stadium?
63,400
What is the address of Arizona Cardinals stadium?
1 Cardinals Drive
Glendale, AZ 85305
When was Arizona Cardinals stadium built?
2006
History of the Arizona Cardinals
Where did Arizona Cardinals get their name and why are they called it?
The Arizona Cardinals were first located in Chicago, Illinois. Before reaching Phoenix, they were located in St. Louis for 28 years. Their original jerseys in Chicago were purchase used from the University of Chicago, and someone said they were “faded red”. Chris O’Brien, the team owner at the time, was upset, saying that the jerseys were cardinal red. According to this story, that is how the team received their name.
What players from the Arizona Cardinals are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1963 (Year of Induction)
Emie Nevers
1964
Jimmy Conzelman
1965
John Driscoll
1967
Charles W. Bidwell Sr.
1968
Charley Trippi
1972
Ollie Matson
1974
Dick Lane
1978
Larry Wilson
1994
Jackie Smith
1996
Dan Dierdorf
2007
Roger Wehrli
What numbers have been retired by Arizona Cardinals?
8 Larry Wilson
40 Pat Tillman
77 Stan Mauldin
88 J.V. Cain
99 Marshall Goldberg
Top 5 Players of all time for the Arizona Cardinals
1. Kurt Warner – Quarterback
Kurt Warner began his career as a Green Bay Packer. He was an undrafted free agent at the time, however, after the summer training camp, he was released from the team. After his unsuccessful NFL debut, Warner signed with the Iowa Barnstormers Arena Football League. In 1998, he finally got an opportunity to be signed by an NFL franchise team, the St. Louis Rams. He played one season with the New York Giants in 2004, and then moved to his final team, the Arizona Cardinals. During his entire professional career, Warner played in four Pro Bowls and two First-Team All-Pro games
125 Games Played
116 Games Started
67-49-0 QB Record
2666 Passes Completed
4070 Passes Attempted
32,344 Yards Gained by Passing
208 Touchdown Passes
128 Interceptions Thrown
2. Jim Hart – Quarterback
James Hart played for the St. Louis (now Arizona) Cardinals form 1966 through 1983. His entire professional career was spent with the team. During that time, the team saw three consecutive ten-or-more win seasons. Hard was a four-time Pro Bowler and was elected the 1974 UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year.
201 Games Played
180 Games Started
2593 Completed Passes
5076 Attempted Passes
35665 Yards Gained by Passing
209 Touchdown Passes
247 Interceptions Thrown
3. Otis Anderson – Running Back
Otis Anderson spend the first half of his professional football career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a first-round draft pick during the 1979 NFL Draft. During his first game, he rushed for 193 yards, setting the stage for a season of excellent rushing. Anderson was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, All-Pro selection in 1979 and 1980, the 1979 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, the 1989 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, a two-time Super Bowl champion and one time Super Bowl MVP.
182 Games Played
125 Games Started
2562 Rushing Attempts
10372 Rushing Yards
81 Touchdowns
376 Receptions
3062 Receiving Yards
4. Roy Green – Wide Receiver / Defensive Back
Roy Green spent the majority of his NFL career with the St. Louis and Phoenix Cardinals. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL draft. He still holds the record for returned yards on a kick, with a 106 yard return for touchdown. Impressive season records, paired with his two Pro Bowl appearances lock-in a spot for Roy Green as one of the top St. Louis and Phoenix Cardinals of all time.
190 Games Played
130 Games Started
559 Receptions
8965 Receiving Yards
66 Receiving Touchdowns
1 Rushing Touchdown
5. Jim Bakken – Kicker
Jim Bakken was a career-long St. Louis Cardinal. He was signed with the team in 1962, and was their special teams punter and placekicker until 1978. Bakken was a four-time Pro Bowler and part of the 1960s and 1970s All Decade Teams.
234 Games Played
447 Field Goal Attempts
282 Field Goals Made
553 Extra Point Attempts
534 Extra Points Made
96.6% Extra Points Percentage
Game Day and Travel Information
3 hotels around the stadium
Comfort Suites University of Phoenix Stadium Area
9824 W Camelback Road
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 271-9005
website
Hampton Inn and Suites Phoenix Glendale/Westgate
6630 N. 95th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 271-7771
website
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale
11460 West Hilton Way
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 882-3351
website
Best Restaurants in the Area or Ones Owned or Named After Arizona Cardinals
Yard House Glendale
9401 W Westgate Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 872-3900
http://www.yardhouse.com/default.aspx
Moe’s Southwest Grill
9410 W Hanna Lane #101
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 877-4797
http://www.moes.com/
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
6751 N Sunset Blvd #E109
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-0011
http://www.margaritavilleglendale.com/
Tailgating Rules
- Parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff. No vehicles will be admitted prior to this time. Vehicles will not be allowed to arrive the night before a game and park overnight.
- Shuttle service will begin running to the stadium from Lot H (Brown) two hours prior to the beginning of the game.
- All vehicles, including motorcycles, must have a valid parking permit to access Sportsman’s Park & Westgate. Vehicles without a parking permit will not be allowed access inside Sportsman’s Park & Westgate or be able to pay to park at Sportsman’s Park and Westgate.
- Permits are required for Lot H (Brown). Public parking is at Kellis High School on the northeast corner of 91st and Orangewood avenues.
- A parking permit is valid for one (1) parking space only. Trailers of any kind are not permitted at Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) or at Lot H (Brown). Vehicles taking more than one parking space or parked incorrectly will be subject to tow and all fees associated with the removal and impounding of the vehicle.
- Oversized vehicles – There is no oversized parking available at Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue), Lot H (Brown) or in the Public Parking Lot. There are a limited number of oversize parking locations for RV’s at the Youth Sports Fields. Fans must have a valid oversize vehicle pass to access the Youth Sports Fields. Paid parking is not available on the day of the game.
- All vehicles entering Sportsman’s Park and Lot H (Brown) will be directed into a parking spot. Fans are asked to follow the direction of the parking staff to quickly park your vehicle.
- Fans that wish to park next to friends must arrive at the same time. Parking spots cannot be reserved or saved for fans arriving at a later time.
- Tailgating in the parking lots must be limited to the area directly behind the vehicle. Tailgating in empty stalls will be prohibited. We encourage everyone to use the lawn areas.
- Fans that wish to cook food in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. parking lots (including Lot H (Brown) and Lot G (Blue)) must use gas or propane grills only.
- Charcoal grills are not permitted.
- Glass containers are not permitted at Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) or at Lot H (Brown).
- Fans are permitted to bring up to a 10’ by 10’ shade tent to be used on the grass areas at Sportsman’s Park. So that many fans can enjoy the Great Lawn and south fields, tailgate groups will be limited to one tent.
- Fans will not be allowed to rope off or section off large tailgate areas. The Great Lawn is large enough for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves.
- Fans are limited to preparing food for their family and friends. Private catering companies are not allowed in the Sportsman’s Park parking lots or at Lot H (Brown) or Lot G (Blue) and fans can not sell food or beverage to other fans.
- Restrooms are located at various locations throughout parking lots.
- Trash cans and larger containers are located throughout Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) and Lot H (Brown). Fans are asked to leave their tailgate location the way they found it and dispose of all trash.
- Golf carts, Segways, skateboards, scooters and other non-licensed motorized vehicles are not permitted in Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) or Lot H (Brown).
- Sportsman’s Park, Lot G (Blue) and Lot H (Brown) are patrolled by both private security and local law enforcement officers. Fans are asked to watch out for their family members and friends and keep tailgating activities under control at all times. Fans can be asked to leave parking lots for disorderly behavior and cited or arrested by law enforcement officers for public intoxication, fighting or other inappropriate behavior.
- Like season tickets, season parking permits can be revoked for non-compliance to Sportsman’s Park guidelines.
- Parking lots will close one hour after the conclusion of the game.
- City of Glendale Parking Restrictions – All ticket holders coming to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. need to be aware of the parking restrictions within the city of Glendale. Parking on residential streets for University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. events is discouraged by the city and the Cardinals. It is also unlawful for homeowners in Glendale to charge for parking on their property. Parking is prohibited on undesignated areas. Please be respectful of the residents and businesses around University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. as event parking is limited to areas mentioned above. Please be aware that the city of Glendale will enforce all traffic laws and ordinances and obey all posted signage. Glendale Police will not allow event traffic to reach University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. through local neighborhoods.
Items allowed in the stadium
- In accordance with NFL Best Practices and Cardinals security guidelines, bags measuring 12” x 12” x 12” or smaller will be permitted after a thorough inspection by stadium security staff.
- Fans that need to bring a diaper bag, when accompanied by a baby or infant will be subject to the same inspection procedures. Fans should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by security staff to shift and possibly remove the contents.
- Bags larger than 12” x 12” x 12” (no one dimension or side can be larger than 12”) will be denied entry inside University of Phoenix Stadium and fans will be asked to return the bag to their vehicle.
- There are no lockers outside of the stadium to store items nor can any items be held by staff members. All items left unattended outside the stadium will be disposed of by stadium staff.
Resources about the Arizona Cardinals
University of Phoenix Stadium
website
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