We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 72 days on September 10 on the road against the Washington Commanders.
It will be the official beginning of the Jonathan Gannon era as head coach.
In our countdown until the start of the season, we will give you notable stats in Cardinals history related to the number of the day.
Below are some notable stats with the No. 72.
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72 points in a season
Four players have scored 72 points in a season. All four did it with 12 touchdown catches
Bob Shaw did it in 1950. Sonny Randle did it 1963, Roy Green in 1984 and Larry Fitzgerald in 2008.
72 punts in a season
Donny Anderson punted 72 times in 1972. Jeff Feagles punted 72 times in 1995.
72 rushing attempts
Twice, a player had exactly 72 rushing attempts in a season. Charley Trippi did in 1952 and Mario Bates did it in 1999.
72 career rushing attempts
From 1940-1941, Hugh McCullough had 72 rushing attempts for the Cardinals.
