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1968 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |
| teamdisplay | St. Louis Cardinals |
| year | 1968 |
| record | 9–4–1 |
| division_place | 2nd Century |
| coach | Charley Winner |
| stadium | Busch Memorial Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
The 1968 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 49th season the team was in the National Football League (NFL). The team improved on their previous output of 6–7–1, winning nine games. Despite the improvement, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 20th consecutive season.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1968 NFL draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | MacArthur Lane | Running Back | Utah State |
| 2 | 40 | Fred Hyatt | Wide receiver | Auburn |
| 2 | 42 | Bob Atkins | Defensive Back | Grambling |
| 4 | 87 | Don Fitzgerald | Running Back | Kent State |
| 4 | 96 | Joe Schmiesing | Linebacker | New Mexico State |
| 5 | 123 | Rocky Rosema | Linebacker | Michigan |
Personnel
Staff / Coaches
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Principal Owner/de facto General Manager - Bill Bidwill
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Partial Owner / Team President - Charles Bidwill Jr.
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Head Coach – Charley Winner
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Quarterbacks / Passing Offense - Harry Gilmer
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Offensive Backs - Red Cochran
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Offensive line / Rushing Offense – Red Miller
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Receivers Coach / Game Scouting – Ken Shipp
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Defensive Coordinator - Chuck Drulis
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Linebackers Coach – Don Shroyer
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Defensive Line – Dick Voris
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Defensive Backs - Chuck Drulis
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Roster
| 1968 St. Louis Cardinals roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
Schedule
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| [Los Angeles Rams](1968-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 13–24 | 0–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,757 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 22 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1968-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 17–35 | 0–2 | Kezar Stadium | 27,557 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29 | at **[New Orleans Saints](1968-new-orleans-saints-season)** | **W** 21–20 | 1–2 | Tulane Stadium | 79,021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 6 | [Dallas Cowboys](1968-dallas-cowboys-season) | **L** 10–27 | 1–3 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 48,296 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | at **[Cleveland Browns](1968-cleveland-browns-season)** | **W** 27–21 | 2–3 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 79,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | [Washington Redskins](1968-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 41–14 | 3–3 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 46,456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | **[New Orleans Saints](1968-new-orleans-saints-season)** | **W** 31–17 | 4–3 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 45,476 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | at [Philadelphia Eagles](1968-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **W** 45–17 | 5–3 | Franklin Field | 59,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1968-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **T** 28–28 | 5–3–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 45,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | at [Baltimore Colts](1968-baltimore-colts-season) | **L** 0–27 | 5–4–1 | Memorial Stadium | 60,238 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | [Atlanta Falcons](1968-atlanta-falcons-season) | **W** 17–12 | 6–4–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 43,246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1968-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **W** 20–10 | 7–4–1 | Pitt Stadium | 22,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | at [New York Giants](1968-new-york-giants-season) | **W** 28–21 | 8–4–1 | Yankee Stadium | 62,709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Cleveland Browns](1968-cleveland-browns-season)** | **W** 27–16 | 9–4–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 39,746 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1968.htm 1968 St. Louis Cardinals]
- https://www.profootballarchives.com/1968nflstl.html
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