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1969 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |
| teamdisplay | St. Louis Cardinals |
| year | 1969 |
| record | 4–9–1 |
| division_place | 3rd NFL Century |
| coach | Charley Winner |
| stadium | Busch Memorial Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | **T** Bob Reynolds |
| **T** Ernie McMillan | |
| **TE** Jackie Smith | |
| **LS** Jerry Stovall | |
| **RS** Larry Wilson | |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
T Ernie McMillan TE Jackie Smith LS Jerry Stovall RS Larry Wilson
The 1969 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 50th season the team was in the National Football League (NFL).
The team failed to improve on their previous output of 9–4–1, winning only four games. They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 21st consecutive season.
Despite the presence of future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Larry Wilson and Roger Wehrli, as well former All-Pro Jerry Stovall, the Cardinals’ defense allowed 38 passing touchdowns, the second-highest total in pro football history.
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 Coach - Harry Gilmer
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Offensive Backs - Red Cochran
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Offensive line – 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
| 1969 St. Louis Cardinals roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
Schedule
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| September 21 | at [Dallas Cowboys](1969-dallas-cowboys-season) | **L** 3–24 | 0–1 | Cotton Bowl | 62,134 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | [Chicago Bears](1969-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 20–17 | 1–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,039 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1969-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **W** 27–14 | 2–1 | Pitt Stadium | 45,011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | at [Washington Redskins](1969-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 17–33 | 2–2 | RFK Stadium | 50,481 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | [Minnesota Vikings](1969-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 10–27 | 2–3 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,430 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at **[Cleveland Browns](1969-cleveland-browns-season)** | **T** 21–21 | 2–3–1 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 81,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | [New Orleans Saints](1969-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 42–51 | 2–4–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 46,718 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | **[New York Giants](1969-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 42–17 | 3–4–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,194 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | at [Detroit Lions](1969-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 0–20 | 3–5–1 | Tiger Stadium | 51,749 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1969-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **L** 30–34 | 3–6–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 45,512 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1969-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **W** 47–10 | 4–6–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 43,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | at **[New York Giants](1969-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 6–49 | 4–7–1 | Yankee Stadium | 62,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | **[Cleveland Browns](1969-cleveland-browns-season)** | **L** 21–27 | 4–8–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 44,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 21 | at [Green Bay Packers](1969-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 28–45 | 4–9–1 | Lambeau Field | 50,861 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1969.htm 1969 St. Louis Cardinals]
- Only the [[American Football League. AFL's]] [[1963 Denver Broncos season. 1963 Broncos]] allowed more (40)
- https://www.profootballarchives.com/1969nflstl.html
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