On Monday night, two former St. Louis franchises will meet in the NFL playoffs. On January 15, 1988, Bill Bidwill, the owner of the St. Louis Cardinals football team, announced his plans to move the team to Phoenix from St. Louis. He said he decided to seek the move for "competitive reasons." Here was how his players reacted to the move.
More than anything, the Cardinals players were relieved. Their wait was over. By the time they get to Phoenix, they'll be smiling.
First, they'll take a deep breath.
''Now we can get on with our lives,'' tackle Luis Sharpe said.