Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1947 championship season as opener nears

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.

• 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — 47 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1947 season