1969 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season

The 1969 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 50th season the team was in the National Football League (NFL).

1969 St. Louis Cardinals season
Head coachCharley Winner
Home fieldBusch Memorial Stadium
Results
Record4–9–1
Division place3rd NFL Century
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersT Bob Reynolds
T Ernie McMillan
TE Jackie Smith
LS Jerry Stovall
RS Larry Wilson

The team failed to improve on their previous output of 9–4–1, winning only four games.[1] They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 21st consecutive season.

The Cardinals’ defense allowed 38 passing touchdowns, the second-highest total in pro football history.[2]

Roster
1969 St. Louis Cardinals roster
Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

 Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

 Reserve Lists

Practice Squad

Rookies in italics

Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance
1 September 21 at Dallas Cowboys L 3–24 0–1 Cotton Bowl 62,134
2 September 28 Chicago Bears W 20–17 1–1 Busch Memorial Stadium 50,039
3 October 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 27–14 2–1 Pitt Stadium 45,011
4 October 12 at Washington Redskins L 17–33 2–2 RFK Stadium 50,481
5 October 19 Minnesota Vikings L 10–27 2–3 Pitt Stadium 49,430
6 October 26 at Cleveland Browns T 21–21 2–3–1 Cleveland Municipal Stadium 81,186
7 November 2 New Orleans Saints L 42–51 2–4–1 Busch Memorial Stadium 46,718
8 November 9 New York Giants W 42–17 3–4–1 Busch Memorial Stadium 49,194
9 November 16 at Detroit Lions L 0–20 3–5–1 Tiger Stadium 51,749
10 November 23 Philadelphia Eagles L 30–34 3–6–1 Busch Memorial Stadium 45,512
11 November 30 Pittsburgh Steelers W 47–10 4–6–1 Busch Memorial Stadium 43,721
12 December 7 at New York Giants L 6–49 4–7–1 Yankee Stadium 62,973
13 December 14 Cleveland Browns L 21–27 4–8–1 Busch Memorial Stadium 44,924
14 December 21 at Green Bay Packers L 28–45 4–9–1 Lambeau Field 50,861

Notes: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings
NFL Century
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Cleveland Browns 10 3 1 .769 4–1–1 8–1–1 351 300 L1
New York Giants 6 8 0 .429 4–2 4–6 264 298 W3
St. Louis Cardinals 4 9 1 .308 3–2–1 3–6–1 314 389 L3
Pittsburgh Steelers 1 13 0 .071 0–6 0–10 218 404 L13

Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

References
  1. 1969 St. Louis Cardinals
  2. Only the AFL's 1963 Broncos allowed more (40)
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