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1971 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |
| teamdisplay | St. Louis Cardinals |
| year | 1971 |
| record | 4–9–1 |
| division_place | 4th NFC East |
| owner | Bidwill brothers |
| (Charles, Jr. & Bill) | |
| stadium | Busch Memorial Stadium |
| coach | Bob Hollway |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | **CB** Roger Wehrli |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
(Charles, Jr. & Bill) The ** St. Louis Cardinals season** was the 52nd season the team was in the National Football League and twelfth in St. Louis. Led by first-year head coach Bob Hollway, the Cardinals failed to improve on their previous year's 8–5–1 record, winning only four games. They failed to reach the playoffs for the 23rd straight season, their previous appearance was in 1948 in the championship game.
This was the last season the team was co-owned by Charles Bidwill, Jr.; he sold his share to his younger brother Bill in September 1972. The adopted sons of Charles and Violet Bidwill, the two had co-owned the team since their mother's death in January 1962.
Hired in February, Hollway was previously the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings under head coach Bud Grant.
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 – Bob Hollway
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Offensive Backfield - Leeman Bennett
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Offensive line – Joe Spencer
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Receivers Coach – Lew Carpenter
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Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach – Dick Voris
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Defensive Line – Bob Leach
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Defensive Backs - Chuck Drulis
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Special Teams / Special Assignments - Tony Versaci
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Roster
| 1971 St. Louis Cardinals roster |
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| **Quarterbacks** |
Schedule
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| September 19 | **[Washington Redskins](1971-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 17–24 | 0–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 46,805 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [New York Jets](1971-new-york-jets-season) | **W** 17–10 | 1–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,358 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3 | **[New York Giants](1971-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 20–21 | 1–2 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,571 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 10 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1971-atlanta-falcons-season) | **W** 26–9 | 2–2 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 17 | at **Washington Redskins** | **L** 0–20 | 2–3 | RFK Stadium | 53,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 24 | [San Francisco 49ers](1971-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 14–26 | 2–4 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,419 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 31 | at [Buffalo Bills](1971-buffalo-bills-season) | **W** 28–23 | 3–4 | War Memorial Stadium | 40,040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 7 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1971-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 13–16 | 3–5 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,486 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [San Diego Chargers](1971-san-diego-chargers-season) | **L** 17–20 | 3–6 | San Diego Stadium | 46,486 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 21 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1971-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 20–37 | 3–7 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 48,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | at **New York Giants** | **W** 24–7 | 4–7 | Yankee Stadium | 62,878 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 5 | [Green Bay Packers](1971-green-bay-packers-season) | **T** 16–16 | 4–7–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,443 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 12 | at **Philadelphia Eagles** | **L** 7–19 | 4–8–1 | Veterans Stadium | 65,358 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **Dallas Cowboys** | **L** 12–31 | 4–9–1 | Texas Stadium | 66,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1971.htm 1971 St. Louis Cardinals]
- (September 12, 1972). "Bill Bidwill sole owner of Cards". Southeast Missorian.
- Howard, Robert. (February 2, 1963). "Court rules for Bidwills". Chicago Daily Tribune.
- (February 2, 1963). "High court rules in favor of sons". Milwaukee Journal.
- (January 30, 1962). "Mrs. Wolfner, Cardinals' owner, dies". Chicago Daily Tribune.
- (February 13, 1971). "Bob Hollway to head Cardinals". Southeast Missourian.
- (February 13, 1971). "Cards hire Viking aide". Pittsburgh Press.
- https://www.profootballarchives.com/1971nflstl.html
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