Charles Louis Trippi was an American professional football player for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1947 to 1955. Although primarily a halfback, his versatility allowed him to fill a multitude of roles over his career, including quarterback, safety, punter, and return specialist. A "quintuple-threat", Trippi was adept at running, catching, passing, punting, and defense.
Trippi c. 1948
Trippi (left) and University of Georgia teammate Frank Sinkwich, c. 1942-43
Trippi on a 1954 football card
The professional American football team now known as the Arizona Cardinals previously played in Chicago, Illinois, as the Chicago Cardinals from 1898 to 1959 before relocating to St. Louis, Missouri, for the 1960 through 1987 seasons.
Morgan Athletic Club, established in 1898, would eventually be renamed the “Cardinals”
The Chicago Cardinals in 1920
The 1921 Chicago Cardinals