1947 Chicago Cardinals season
| 1947 Chicago Cardinals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jimmy Conzelman |
| Home field | Comiskey Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–3 |
| Division place | 1st NFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Won NFL championship |
The 1947 Chicago Cardinals season resulted in the 9–3 Cardinals winning their second NFL championship. The team was led by its "Million Dollar Backfield" of Elmer Angsman, Charley Trippi, Paul Christman, and Pat Harder. As of the end of 2016 This is the team's last league championship. This championship drought is currently the longest active one in American professional sports.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
The 1947 NFL Championship Game was the 15th annual championship game and was held December 28, 1947, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The game featured the Western Division champion Chicago Cardinals (9–3) and the Eastern Division champion Philadelphia Eagles (8–4). The Cardinals won the game by a score of 28–21.
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