1949 Cardinals: Legacy Before the Countdown | Arizona Cardinals News

49 days until the Cardinals’ season opener, and we’re diving into their 1949 campaign—a gritty, historic season that ended with a 6-5-1 record and third-place division finish. After a shaky start, they rallied with four wins and a tie in their final five games. Offense was explosive, scoring over 30 points seven times, but sometimes stalled at seven or fewer. Standouts included All-Pro guard Buster Ramsey, second-team All-Pro running back Elmer Angsman, QB Paul Christman (1,000+ yards), and punt returner Red Cochran, who returned two punts for TDs. But the real standout? Bob Nussbaumer, who led the entire NFL with 12 interceptions. It’s a wild reminder of the game’s past—and the legacy the Cardinals continue to build on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1fae72965c414d8