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1980 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |
| teamdisplay | St. Louis Cardinals |
| year | 1980 |
| record | 5–11 |
| division_place | 4th NFC East |
| coach | Jim Hanifan |
| owner | Bill Bidwill |
| stadium | Busch Memorial Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | T Dan Dierdorf |
| RB Ottis Anderson | |
| WR Pat Tilley | |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
RB Ottis Anderson WR Pat Tilley
The 1980 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 61st season the team was in the league. The team matched their previous output of 5–11. The team failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1980 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President – Bill Bidwill
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Vice President of Operations – Joe Sullivan
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Director of Pro Personnel – Larry Wilson
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Director of Player Personnel – George Boone
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Head Coach – Jim Hanifan
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Special Assistant to the Head Coach – Leon McLaughlin
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Quarterbacks/Receivers – Harry Gilmer
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Offensive Backfield – Dick Jamieson
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Offensive Line – Tom Lovat
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Offensive Line – Duane Putnam
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Defensive Coordinator – Tom Bettis
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Defensive Line – Rudy Feldman
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Defensive Secondary – Bill Atkins
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Special Teams – Chuck Banker
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Flexibility and Strength – Don Brown
Roster
Schedule
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| September 7 | **[New York Giants](1980-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 35–41 | 0–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 14 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1980-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 21–24 | 0–2 | Candlestick Park | 49,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 21 | at [Detroit Lions](1980-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 7–20 | 0–3 | Pontiac Silverdome | 80,027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1980-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 24–14 | 1–3 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,079 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at [New Orleans Saints](1980-new-orleans-saints-season) | **W** 40–7 | 2–3 | Louisiana Superdome | 45,388 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | [Los Angeles Rams](1980-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 13–21 | 2–4 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | at **[Washington Redskins](1980-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 0–23 | 2–5 | RFK Stadium | 51,060 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at [Baltimore Colts](1980-baltimore-colts-season) | **W** 17–10 | 3–5 | Memorial Stadium | 33,506 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1980-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 24–27 | 3–6 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | [Atlanta Falcons](1980-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 27–33 | 3–7 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 48,662 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1980-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 21–31 | 3–8 | Texas Stadium | 52,567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | [Kansas City Chiefs](1980-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **L** 13–21 | 3–9 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 42,871 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | at **[New York Giants](1980-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 23–7 | 4–9 | Giants Stadium | 65,852 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | [Detroit Lions](1980-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 24–23 | 5–9 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 46,966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1980-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 3–17 | 5–10 | Veterans Stadium | 68,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 21 | **[Washington Redskins](1980-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 7–31 | 5–11 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 35,942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1980.htm 1980 St. Louis Cardinals]
- "1980 St. Louis Cardinals Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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