1972 Cardinals: A Rough Season | Arizona Cardinals News

Countdown to the Cardinals’ season opener hits 72 days — and it’s a perfect time to rewind to their brutal 1972 campaign. With just 4 wins, 9 losses, and 1 tie, they averaged a paltry 13.6 points scored while surrendering 21.6. Head coach Bob Hollway’s second straight four-win season marked his exit. The offense sputtered, scoring 10 or fewer points in 8 games, and QB Jim Hart only started 3 times. No Pro Bowlers that year — a clear sign of struggle. Gary Cuozzo led passing with 897 yards (5 TDs, 11 INTs), Donny Anderson powered the run game with 536 yards, and Walker Gillette led the receivers with 33 catches for 550 yards. Defensively, corner Miller Farr and safety Larry Wilson each snagged 3 interceptions. A season that fell far short — and a reminder of how far the Cardinals have come — all on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. 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/ddb78bacd91d37f7