For nearly two decades, it was impossible to think about pro football in St. Louis without thinking of Jim Hart. From 1966 through 1983, he played quarterback for the Cardinals — a staggering 199 games total.
In the 97-year history of the Cardinals in the NFL, only place-kicker Jim Bakken (234) and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (202) have played more games for the team. Hart was a four-time Pro Bowler, the NFC player of the year in 1974, and still holds virtually every passing record in franchise history.
Retiring from the game following the 1984 season, he stayed in the St.