Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1978 season as opener approaches

As the Arizona Cardinals prepare for their 2026 opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, they look back at the 1978 season. Under head coach Bud Wilkinson, the Cardinals finished with a record of 6-10, starting the season 0-8 before winning six of their final eight games. Key performances included quarterback Jim Hart passing for over 3,100 yards and left guard Bob Young earning a Pro Bowl selection. The team averaged 12.0 points in the first half of the season, improving to 19.0 in the latter half. The Cardinals will continue preparations for the upcoming season.

• 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — 78 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1978 season