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Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1947 championship season as opener nears

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1947 championship season as opener nears
Summary

As the Arizona Cardinals prepare for their 2026 regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, they reflect on their NFL Championship-winning season in 1947. The Cardinals finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 in the championship game. Key performances included running back Elmer Angsman's two 70-yard touchdown runs and multiple standout contributions from other players, although quarterback Paul Christman had a challenging game with only three completions and two interceptions. This retrospective comes 47 days before the upcoming season begins, setting the stage for the team's future endeavors.

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Status Watch
  • •2026 opener against Los Angeles Chargers set for September 13.
  • •1947 season featured a championship win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • •Cardinals finished the 1947 regular season with a 9-3 record.
  • •Elmer Angsman had two 70-yard touchdown runs in the championship.
  • •Paul Christman led the 1947 season with 2,191 passing yards.
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  • 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — 43 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1943 season
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  • 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — 45 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1945 season
  • 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — 47 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1947 season
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With 43 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1943 season.

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With 44 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1944 season.

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With 45 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1945 season.

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