The Cardinals were named after the color – not the bird: The explanation

In Part 1 of this story, it was explained how the Cardinals franchise began and its original owner, Chris O’Brien, a Chicago-area house painter. The team began at the “Morgan Athletic Club” which was situated on the Southside of Chicago. Back then, athletic clubs were in business the same way that folks have gym memberships in order to work out. Of course, the Morgan Athletic Club lives on as an upscale portion of State Farm Stadium. Except back then, it was strictly a place for men to gather, w