Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1935 season as opener approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
With 35 days until their 2026 season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, the Arizona Cardinals revisit their 1935 campaign. That year, the Cardinals finished with a 6-4-2 record, achieving only one winning streak. They averaged 8.3 points per game and allowed 8.1 points. Notable players included All-Pros Bill Smith and Mike Mikulak, with Doug Russell leading the NFL in rushing yards but failing to score.
- •Cardinals finished the 1935 season with a 6-4-2 record.
- •They averaged 8.3 points scored and 8.1 points allowed per game.
- •Doug Russell led the NFL with 499 rushing yards.
- •Bill Smith was the top receiver with 24 catches for 318 yards and two touchdowns.
- •The next game is on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — 35 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1935 season
"With 35 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1935 season.
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