The Cardinals have had a strong dose of superior running backs throughout their 100-year history. While the franchise's location has changed over time (Chicago 1920–59; St. Louis 1960–87; Phoenix 1988–93; and Arizona 1994–present), the Cardinals often had a strong running back in the starting lineup, and the players featured here span nearly the franchise's entire history. They may not have had the star power of the likes of Jim Brown or Walter Payton, but a handful of Hall of Famers passed through the franchise and several others showed flashes of brilliance in their short careers.
Selection Criteria
Many Cardinals running backs finished with similar career accomplishments, which made creating this list fairly difficult.