Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1929 season as opener approaches
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Last updated Aug 19, 2026
With the Arizona Cardinals' regular-season opener set for September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, attention turns to their 1929 season. The Cardinals finished that season with a 6-6-1 record, bouncing back after a slow start of 1-4-1. Ernie Nevers led the team with 12 rushing touchdowns and contributed to 18 of the 20 offensive touchdowns. The team achieved five shutout victories but was also shut out three times. They averaged 11.8 points per game, ranking fourth in the league, while allowing only 6.4 points per game, good for third in defensive standings.
- •Cardinals open their 2026 season on September 13 against the Chargers.
- •In 1929, the Cardinals went 6-6-1 after a rough start.
- •Ernie Nevers scored 12 rushing touchdowns that season.
- •The team had five shutout wins and allowed only 6.4 points per game.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — 24 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2024 season
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — 24 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1924 season
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — 25 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2025 season
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — 25 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1925 season
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — 27 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1927 season
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — 28 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1928 season
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — 29 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1929 season
"With 24 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 2024 season.
"With 24 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1924 season.
"With 25 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 2025 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:35 PM24 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2024 season
With 24 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 2024 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:24 PM24 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1924 season
With 24 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1924 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:39 PM25 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2025 season
With 25 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 2025 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:26 PM25 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1925 season
With 25 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1925 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:11 PM27 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1927 season
With 27 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1927 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:50 PM28 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1928 season
With 28 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1928 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:22 PM29 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.
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