Arizona Cardinals reflect on challenging 1942 season with opener approaching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
As the Arizona Cardinals prepare for their 2026 season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, they look back on their 1942 season. That year, the Cardinals finished with a 3-8 record, losing their last six games and starting a prolonged 29-game losing streak. They averaged just 8.9 points per game and had only three wins, all of which were shutouts. Notable individual performances included Pop Ivy being the team's only All-Star, while Bud Schwenk led in passing but struggled with 27 interceptions.
- •Cardinals are 42 days away from 2026 opener against Chargers.
- •1942 season featured a 3-8 record with six consecutive losses.
- •Pop Ivy was the sole All-Star for Arizona that year.
- •Bud Schwenk led the team in passing attempts and interceptions.
- •Team averaged 8.9 points per game, among the lowest in history.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — 42 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1942 season
"With 42 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1942 season.
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