Indiana Cardinals started as a thought of two brothers, Corey and Courtney Martin. Both brothers had played on semi-pro teams, South Bend Stampede and The Flyers. When the Flyers folded, the Martin boys decided they would bring a semi-pro team back to Fort Wayne. There was too much talent here to have to travel to join another team. With their mother’s help, the Indiana Cardinals joined the ranks of semi-pro football teams.
Indiana Cardinals was started in 2008 and also fielded a team in 2009, being a member of the Midwest Football League. The Cardinals did not field a team in 2010. We felt the need to re-evaluate the commitment of the players and also regroup as team owners and organization as a whole.
Based on the conversations and emails, the Indiana Cardinals, presence was missed in Fort Wayne last season. This is why we have decided to revive the team.