Cardinals owner Bill Bidwell died at the age of 88 on Wednesday, the team confirmed.
Bidwell became the sole owner of the Cardinals in 1972. He kept the franchise in St. Louis until 1988, when the team moved to Phoenix. The franchise has posted six winning seasons in Arizona, reaching the Super Bowl in 2008.
"Our dad passed away today the same way he lived his life: peacefully, with grace, dignity and surrounded by family and loved ones. We are overwhelmed by the support our family has received, not only now but throughout the latest chapter of his life," Cardinals president Michael Bidwell, Bill's son, said in a statement.