Roger Wehrli Cardinals and Don Maynard Jets battle for the ball in 1969
Things get a little physical between Hall of Famers Don Maynard and Roger Wehrli as they battle for the pass. This picture could be from the preseason game between the Jets and Cardinals in 1969.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Larry Wilson, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Safety
Considered by many of his peers to be one of the toughest players they knew - Cardinals safety Larry Wilson was in the league 13 seasons making the Pro Bowl 8 times and the All Pro Team 6.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Neil Lomax
The Cardinal quarterback scrambles out under pressure from Redskin lineman Dexter Manley. Lomax is considered by many of the Cardinal faithful to be second only to the venerable Jim Hart when it comes to Cardinal Football.
Paul Warfield & Brady Keys - Cardinals and Browns 1968 NFL
Here it Comes! Cardinals veteran defender Brady Keys (#29) and Browns receiver Paul; Warfield (#42) get ready to battle for the ball in the 1968 NFL contest. In the end it was a 27-21 Cardinals win.
Jim Hart
Larry Brown vs St. Louis Cardinals in 1972
Larry Brown slips through the St Louis Cardinals defense in 1972. That year Brown was the NFC's top rusher with 1216 yards.
Jim Hart & Jackie Smith together on the sideline in 1968
A couple of Greats from Cardinal History - Quarterback Jim Hart and Hall of Fame Tight End Jackie Smith. The two were together for 12 seasons (1966-1977) and combined for a total of 25 touchdowns during that time.
Larry Wilson
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Wes Chandler
Acquired from New Orleans during the 1981 season he almost immediately made an impact. By 1982 he was an All Pro and would be named to the Pro Bowl 3 times while with San Diego. When he left in 1987, after 7 seasons, he was the Chargers #5 All Time leading receiver in catches, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
Here he makes a leaping grab between the Cardinals Cedric Mack (#47) and John Preston (#42).
Jim Hart
MacArthur Lane 1971 St. Louis Cardinals Topps Card
The Leading ground gainer for St. Louis in 1971 with 592 yards.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Ottis Anderson
Jim Hart 1969 St. Louis Cardinals Topps Football Card #200
Neil Lomax sacked by Reggie White
The St. Louis signal caller is buried by Hall of Famer Reggie White of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jim Hart 1972 St. Louis Cardinals Topps NFL Football Card #88
His 7th season as Pro and not one of his best. He played in only 6 games and started just 3. 60 of 119 passes completed, a 50.4% completion ration, 857 yards and 5 touchdowns. Though he did have the longest pass play of the season with a 98-yard catch-and-run to Cardinals receiver Bobby Moore (a.k.a. Ahmad Rashad).
Boomer Esiason - Arizona Cardinals Quarterback
Jim Hart of the Cardinals is rushed by Fred Miller of the Colts in 1968
Colts defensive lineman Fred Miller (#76) is held off by Cardinals lineman Rick Sortun (#66) as Jim Hart (#17) delivers from the pocket. Also pictured is St. Louis guard Irv Goode (#55).
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jim Hart, Cardinals Quarterback
18 years playing for the Cardinals. Passed for 209 touchdowns and over 34,000 yards in St. Louis.
Harold Carmichael makes a catch against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1974
Harold Carmichael hauls in a pass in the midst of St Louis Cardinal defenders Roger Wehrli (#22) and Mark Arneson (#57). In 1974 Carmichael was the #2 Eagle in receptions with 56 catches.
John Gilliam 1970 St Louis Cardinals
John Gilliam was the Cardinals top receiver in 1970 with 45 catches, 952 yards and 5 touchdowns - that's a 21.2 YPC average. Here he makes a catch against the Eagles with Gary Pettigrew in pursuit.
Cardinal #31 is Jerry Daanen of Miami.
Charley Johnson vs Dallas Cowboys Defense, Early 1960s
Bob DeMarco (#61), Charley Johnson (#12), Bill Triplett (#38), Jerry Tubbs (#50), Ken Gray (#64)
Terry Metcalf
3rd round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973.
John Gilliam, St Louis Cardinals makes a catch against Herb Adderley of the Dallas Cowboys
Cardinals receiver John Gilliam goes up high to make a catch against Hall of Fame defender Herb Adderley. After 2 seasons with the Saints Gilliam spent 3 years in St. Louis where he played 42 games while hauling in 139 catches for 2786 yards for a 20.0 yard-per-catch average. Had a total 17 touchdown catches and a 48-yard TD run against Dallas in 1970.
Jim Hart and Dan Dierdorf of the Cardinals - Jethro Pugh of the Cowboys in 1973
Cardinals QB Jim Hart (#17) rolls away from oncoming Cowboy Jethro Pugh (#75) as guard Bob Young (#64) tries to keep him away. Also pictured are Leo Hayden (#32) and Hall of Famer Dan Dierdorf (#72).
Gary Hogeboom, Phoenix Cardinals, 1989
After time with Dallas and Indianapolis, he spent his 10 and final season in Phoenix, starting 13 games for the Cardinals
Vikings Defensive Legend Jim Marshall Closes in on Terry Metcalf
Rookie Jim Hart on the Cover of Sports Illustrated
The Cardinals rookie in 1966. A free agent Quarterback with St. Louis, Hart became the starter a year later when regular Charley Johnson left to honor military commitments.
Hart's NFL career would last almost 20 years.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Chris Chandler
Tommy Nobis, Falcons and Terry Nofsinger of the Cardinals
Rookie linebacker Tommy Nobis stands ready for the snap across from St. Louis Cardinal quarterback Terry Nofsinger in 1967.
Terry Metcalf
Terry Metcalf
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Terry Metcalf
Terry Metcalf 1974 St. Louis Cardinals
Larry Wilson makes a interception against Gary Collins of the Browns in 1966
Cardinals legend Larry Wilson gets a pick against the Browns Gary Collins. In 1966 Wilson was the NFL's top ball hawk with 10 picks - 2 of those were returned for TDs.
Larry Wilson breaks up a pass intended for Bobby Mitchell
Jackie Smith, Cardinals, runs over Jethro Pugh of the Cowboys
The Cardinals Hall of Fame Tight End leaves Cowboys defenders sprawled out on the turf.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jackie Smith TD catch against Denver in 1972
Jackie Smith hauls in a score against Denver. We think this is from the 1972 Cardinals/Broncos preseason game. Players in the picture are #26, Randy Montgomery, #85 Mel Gray, #81 is Jackie Smith and #26 is former Bills AFL All Star George Saimes. 1972 was Saimes last of 10 seasons between the AFL and NFL.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Willie Davis Last Career Sack is on Charley Johnson in 1969
The great defensive end of the Packers, willie Davis gets the last sack of his 12-year career against the Cardinals Charley Johnson during the last game of the 1969 NFL season. and while he played in a time when sacks weren't kept as an official stat, it's been determined he racked up 99½ sacks during his playing time.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jim Hart
Ottis Anderson
John Gilliam 10 Catches vs the Steelers in 1969
Cardinals receiver John Gilliam had a career day against the Steelers in 1969 when he turned out a 10 catch, 197 yard and 1 touchdown day. Cardinals won 27-14.
Alan Page Tackling Terry Metcalf
Vikings Hall of Famer Alan Page knocks the ball from Cardinals runner Terry Metcalf
Terry Metcalf and Conrad Dobler of the St. Louis Cardinals
One of the most exciting players of the 1970s - St. Louis Cardinal Terry Metcalf. And that looks like Conrad Dobler behind him.
1960s NFL - St. Louis Cardinal Larry Wilson moves in to stop Gene Babb of the Cowboys
Hall of Fame safety Larry Wilson of the Cardinals moves in to plug the gap as Cowboys runner Gene Babb (#33) comes through. From the 1960 NFL season.
Larry Wilson, St. Louis Cardinals with 2 Broken Hands
More than one observer has noted that St. Louis Cardinal safety was one of the toughest players they ever saw play. Here he gets dressed for a game with casts on each hand. I know he made at least one interception in such a condition.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jim Hart 1981 St. Louis Cardinals Football Card
Representing his 16th year in the NFL. He was 37 years old. Staring 9 games he passed for 1694 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Jim Hart
Chris Chandler 1990 Topps Traded Football Cards #130T
While he's pictured here on his 1990 Topps card as a Buccaneer, Chris Chandler was traded halfway through the season to the Phoenix Cardinals and stayed with them through 1993.
Jim Hart
Larry Wilson
Ottis Anderson
John Gilliam
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jim Hart 1971 St. Louis Cardinals Topps Football Card #47
His 1971 Topps Card - Jim Hart was once again involved in a Cardinals QB controversy after a coaching change starting only 9 games. The Cardinals managed just 4 wins and a tie.
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Vai Sikahema Cardinals
An 8-year NFL veteran, Sikahema was a Pro Bowl selection at kick returner for 1986 and 1985.
Jim Hart
Jim Hart St. Louis Cardinals NFL Quarterback
19 year NFL veteran Quarterback of the St. Louis Cardinals.
4-Time Pro Bowler
34,665 Yards Passing
209 Passing Touchdowns
Rookie Ron McDole | 1961 St. Louis Cardinals
Drafted by both the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals and AFL's Denver Broncos he signed with the Cardinals.
Ernie Green blocks for Jim Brown against the Cardinals in 1965
Jim Brown gets behind Ernie Green as he works his way through the St. Louis Cardinals defense in 1965. Cardinal #52 is Dale Meinert and #34 is Bill Koman.
Don Meredith Under a Heavy Cardinals Rush
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback finds the going rough under a heavy Cardinals rush.
Larry Wilson stops Joe Morrison of the Giants
Jackie Smith St. Louis Cardinals Tight End
Vai Sikahema Cardinals Kick Returner
As a rookie in 1986 he led the NFL in yards on punt returns with 522. He also had the highest yards-per-punt-return in the NFC with a 12.1 average.
Billy Kilmer passes over Chuck Walker - 1969 Saints vs Cardinals
From the record setting 1969 Saints-Cardinals game where both teams threw 6 touchdown passes each. Here Saints QB Billy Kilmer (#17) gets set to launch one over the on-coming rush of Cardinals lineman Chuck Walker (#79).
Donny Anderson, Cardinals carries against the Giants Spider Lockhart & Richmond Flowers in 1972
Formerly with the Packers, running back Donny Anderson joined the Cardinals in 1972 and was St. Louis' leading runner that year with 536 yards. Here he carries against the Giants as Spider Lockhart & Richmond Flowers move in to stop him.
Larry Wilson on the 1972 December Pro NFL Magazine Cover
Larry Wilson, the Cardinals Hall of Fame Safety makes the cover on this 1972 Pro Magazine. 1972 was his 13th and final year in the NFL after 8 Pro Bowls and All Pro awards.
Neil Lomax, Cardinals 1981-1988
8 seasons, 1817 attempts, 3153 completions, 57.6% completions, 22771 yards, 136 touchdowns and 90 interceptions.
OJ Anderson, the 1979 NFL Rookie of the Year
The 1st-round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals out of the University of Miami OJ Anderson gained Offensive Rookie of the Year honors when he broke Earl Campbells rookie-rushing record with 1605 yards.
Here he carries against the Falcons defense as Jeff Yeates (#79) & Ray Easterling (#32) close in.
Gary Hogeboom 1990 Phoenix Cardinals Fleer Card #335
While a 1990 card was made featuring him with Phoenix he was released before the start of the season. He was signed by Washington but didn't make it to the field and was released that December
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Jim Hart
Ottis Anderson
Jim Hart, St Louis Cardinals QB
Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart around 1970.
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Charley Johnson, St. Louis Cardinals Quarterback
Jim Hart, Cardinals Quarterback
Cardinal Quarterback Jim Hart in 1972. Had the longest non-scoring play of the year - a 98-yarder to Bobby Moore (later know as Ahmad Rashad) against the Rams.
MacArthur Lane
A first-round draft pick from Utah State of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1968, Lane played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Cardinals, Packers and Chiefs. He rushed for 4656 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Larry Wilson 1968 St Louis Cardinals Topps NFL Football Trading Card #164
Larry Wilson and his 1968 Topps card - started all 14 games and was named to his 3rd straight All Pro Team.
Ottis Anderson
Jim Hart
Bobby Layne gets clobbered by the St Louis Cardinals Defense in the early 1960s NFL
Steelers veteran quarterback Bobby Layne is swarmed by the Cardinals defense here. Not sure when this picture was but we can assume it's from sometime during the early 1960s. Other Steelers are #62 - guard Mike Sandusky and #35 - John Henry Johnson.
Neil Lomax on the Cover of Sporting News in September of 1985
The Cardinals offensive leader throughout the majority of the 1980s decade - Neil Lomax of Portland State.
Pat Fischer of the Cardinals defense stops Jim Taylor of the Packers in 1963
Pat Fischer (#37) and with the help of few other Cardinals, stop Packers great Jim Taylor (#31) during a 1963. Taylor scored 2 touchdowns in the 30-7 Packers win. We think the Packer behind Taylor is #76 - Bob Skoronski.
Jim Hart Cardinal Quarterback
One of the most under-rated quarterbacks in NFL History. He played 19 seasons - 18 of those for the Cardinals - and started a total of 180 games from 1966 to 1983.
The Cardinals Larry Wilson stops the Giants Joe Morrison
Cardinals-Giants, 1960s NFL action. St. Louis safety Larry Wilson (#8) brings down Giants running back Joe Morrison (#40).
Charley Johnson, St. Louis Cardinals Quarterback Early 1960s
Out of New Mexico State - a youthful Charley Johnson sits on the Cardinals sideline in the early 1960s. He remained active for 15 seasons until his retirement in 1975.
OJ Anderson, St Louis Cardinals carries against the Tampa Bay Bucs
Otis Anderson of the St Louis Cardinals in 1983 when He rushed for 1270 yards. Here he gets yards against the Tampa Bay Buc defense.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Cardinal QB Jim Hart
John Gilliam
After his time with the Saints Gilliam joined the Cardinals and spent 3 seasons there. He put rather impressive numbers averaging 20.0 yards a catch with almost 2800 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Conrad Dobler
Bob Lilly Rushing Jim Hart - Cowboys vs Cardinals 1971 NFL
Dallas and St. Louis around 1971 - Cowboys great Bob Lilly gets past Tom Banks to lead the charge through the Cardinals offensive line rushing quarterback Jim Hart. At the far right Cardinal #72 is future Hall of Famer Dan Dierdorf as a rookie.
Cardinals Conrad Dobler & Terry Metcalf
Two familiar faces of the 1970s St. Louis Cardinals - Pro Bowlers Conrad Dobler (#66) and Terry Metcalf (#21)
Jackie Smith
Hall of Fame Tight End who started his 16-year NFL career as a 10th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 out of Northwestern Louisiana State. Considered one of the elite receivers of his day. His 480 career catches and 7918 yards receiving were the most by any NFL Tight End at the time. 5 Pro Bowl selections, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jim Hart and Johnny Roland, ST. Louis Cardinals 1971
St. Louis Cardinals, early 1970s - quarterback Jim Hart drop backs with pass protection from running back Johnny Roland.
Harold Carmichael, Eagles TD Catch vs Roger Wehrli of the Cardinals in 1978
Eagles legend Harold Carmichael makes a catch in the endzone against the Cardinals Roger Wehrli in 1978. Carmichael, a Pro Bowler in 1978, was Philadelphia's leading receiver with 55 catches and 1072 and 8 TDs.
Larry Wilson stops Jim Harrison of the Bears
Cardinal Larry Wilson upends Falcon Vern Burk in 1968
Falcon Vern Burk is sent flying as Cardinal Larry Wilson makes the stop in this 1968 game between Atlanta and St. Louis. Cardinal #42 is Lonnie Sanders of Michigan State.
Jim Hart scores against the Saints in 1968
Cardinal Jim Hart scores on a 1-yard plunge against the Saints in 1968 and Bo Burris (#16) doesn't look very happy. Jackie Smith, at right, makes sure the ref gets it correct.
Terry Metcalf
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Jim Hart
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In 4 seasons with the Cardinals, Lane rushed for over 1700 yards and led the league with 11 rushing touchdowns in 1970.
Cardinal Quarterback Jim Hart throws to an open Terry Metcalf
Eagles and Cardinals, 1973 - Jim Hart dumps off to an open Terry Metcalf as Eagle defender Richard Harris turns to give chase.
Jim Hart
Terry Metcalf, Cardinals Kick Returner
One of the electrifying players of the 1970s he returned kicks and punts in addition to carrying and catching the ball. In 1975 he set an NFL record for 2462 All Purpose Yards in a season - and that was in a 14 game schedule.
Above he returns a kick against the Redskins as special teamers Bill Malinchak (#24) and Rusty Tillman (#67) attempt to corral him.
Fran Tarkenton throws to Joe Morrison with Chuck Walker of the Cardinals rushing in 1970
Cardinals-Giants 1970 - Under pressure from the Cardinals Chuck Walker, Giants QB Fran Tarkenton gets a pass off in the direction of Runningback Joe Morrison (#40).
Neil Lomax
After a brilliant college career at Portland State he was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft. Played 8 years passing for 22771 yards and 136 touchdowns. Named to 2 Pro Bowls, in 1984 when he passed for 4614 yards and 28 touchdowns (second only to Dan Marino) and in 1987 when he led the NFL with 3387 yards.
Ron Johnson carries against the Cardinals
Jackie Smith sets the All Time Reception List among Tight Ends in 1973
1973 - Cardinals Tight End Jackie Smith (#81) is congratulated by team mates Walker Gillette (#84), Jim Hart (#17), Donny Anderson (#44) & Jim Otis (#35) as he sets a new NFL record for Tight Ends with 434 career catches.
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Jim Hart 1979 St. Louis Cardinals Topps Football Card #64
His 14th year in the NFL. And while 1979 was not his best season it was still had some solid numbers - 13 starts, a 51.3% percentage completion rate, 2218 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Jim Hart with coaches Don Coryell and Jim Hanifan of the St Louis Cardinals
on the St. Louis Cardinals sideline circa 1970s - Jim Hart (#17) with head coach Don Coryell and offensive line coach Jim Hanifan.
Jim Hart gives Eagle Steve Zabel the Slip in 1971
Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart (#17) is forced to flight from the rush of Eagles linebacker Steve Zabel (#89) in 1971 Cardinals - Eagles action.
Donny Anderson, St. Louis Cardinals carries against the Giants
Donny Anderson, formerly of the Packers, now a Cardinal, is tripped up by the Giants Ron Hornsby after making positive yardage. Anderson was with St. Louis in 1972 to 1974 and led the club in rush the first two seasons.
Larry Wilson, St Louis Cardinals
Ottis Anderson
Charley Johnson of the Cardinals throws over the Browns Jim Houston & Frank Parker
Larry Wilson - 1971 NFL Pro Bowl Selection
Cardinal Hall of Famer Larry Wilson here in the 1971 Pro Bowl. It was his 8th and final Pro Bowl of his 13-year NFL career.
Kick Returner Vai Sikahema
A 10th round draft pick in 1986 from BYU. Led the NFL with 522 yards on punt returns and 2 touchdowns. Made the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987.