29 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1929 season
With 29 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1929 season.
The countdown to the Arizona Cardinals regular season began on August 15, 29 days prior to their Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13. Reflecting on the 1929 Cardinals season, they finished with a 6-6-1 record. Although they started the year with a 1-4-1 record, they recovered to secure five wins in their last seven games.
The team boasted five shutout victories and experienced three shutouts as opponents. They maintained an average of 11.8 points per game, securing the fourth spot in the league's scoring chart. Conversely, they conceded an average of 6.4 points per game, placing them third. Quarterback Ernie Nevers led the team with 12 rushing touchdowns, six passing touchdowns, 10 extra points, and a field goal.
He was instrumental in 18 of the team's 20 offensive touchdowns, earning him a first-team All-Pro selection. Right tackle Duke Slater was honored with a second-team All-Pro nod.
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