Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cardinals owner Charles Bidwill dies, leaving the team to his widow Violet
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cardinals owner Charles Bidwill dies, leaving the team to his widow Violet

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 19, according to the Tribune’s archives.