Chicago Cardinals
1947 - 1959
Starting in 1947, the Cardinal's logo is a brown and black cardinal perched on the stitches of a white with black outline football.
Chicago Cardinals/Pittsburgh Steelers
1944 - 1945
In 1944 the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals and were known as “CARD-PITT” and informally known as the “Car-Pitts” or “Carpets.” The Steelers went solo again for the 1945 season.
Chicago Cardinals
1920 - 1944
The 1920's Chicago Cardinals logo had an interlocking "CC" logo with a wishbone "C" and a regular "C" in red.
Origin and Evolution of the Chicago Cardinals Logo
The Chicago Cardinals logo first appeared in the 1920s and featured a minimal yet bold red cardinal design. Over the decades, minor changes were made to the outline and posture, but the bird’s fierce expression remained a constant. A deep dive into the Chicago Cardinals logo history reveals how this early symbol influenced future team branding. For rare designs and earlier concepts, visit the Chicago Cardinals alternate logo page.
Fans of the Chicago Cardinals old logo appreciate its historical significance and connection to the origins of the NFL. Though the franchise eventually moved to St. Louis and then Arizona, the logo’s DNA lives on in the modern cardinal emblem. The Chicago Cardinals logo remains a vintage treasure among collectors and football historians. For insights on the current team, visit the Arizona Cardinals official website.
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