Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1965 season ahead of 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are 65 days away from their 2026 regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13. As part of the countdown, they are recalling the 1965 season, during which they started strong but ended with a disappointing 5-9 record. The team featured eight Pro Bowlers, including Larry Wilson and Sonny Randle. Despite averaging 21.1 points per game, they lost their last six contests after an initial stretch of four wins. The Cardinals look to improve as they approach the new season.
- •Cardinals open their 2026 season on September 13 against Chargers.
- •Team finished the 1965 season with a record of 5-9.
- •Larry Wilson led the defense with six interceptions in 1965.
- •Sonny Randle was the team's scoring leader with nine touchdowns.
- •They averaged 21.1 points per game, ranking seventh in the league.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — 62 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1962 season
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — 64 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1964 season
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — 65 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1965 season
"With 62 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1962 season.
"With 64 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1964 season.
"With 65 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1965 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:45 PM62 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1962 season
With 62 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1962 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 3:08 PM64 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1964 season
With 64 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1964 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:35 PM65 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1965 season
With 65 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1965 season.
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