Cardinals Alumni
As a charter member of the National Football League, the Cardinals are deeply rooted in the history and tradition of professional football. And while the team's history can be authenticated through the tangibles of statistics and a won-loss record, it's the rich tradition of the franchise which can only be appreciated through the men who played the game.
Prior to the 2007 season, the Cardinals made a commitment to ensure such tradition and history will be developed and shared when former Cardinal offensive lineman Bill Lewis was named the team's first Manager of Alumni Relations.
"I see it as the foundation blocks to re-establish contact with our guys," Lewis explains. "Let them know that not only are they welcome, but we want them to be a part of the organization, to participate in our team functions. We see the program enhancing our image, as well as providing the alumni a networking tool for their personal betterment."
By maintaining an expansive database of former Cardinal players, the club is focusing on incorporating team alumni into several aspects of the organization, including Honorary Alumni Captains for home games, an Ambassadors program providing alumni a source of networking and civic appearances, involvement with Cardinals Charities, and an Alumni Weekend scheduled for later in the season.
For further information or to register for the Cardinals Alumni Program, contact Bill Lewis at 602-379-1693 or blewis@cardinals.nfl.net.