We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 87 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. 87.
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Jim Hart's 87 wins
Hart holds the franchise record for losses as a starting quarterback with 88. He also has the most wins. He won 87 games as a starter for the Cardinals.
87 career receptions
Jones played running back for the Cardinals from 1974-1978. He had 87 career receptions for the team.
87 career games for QB Charley Johnson
Johnson, the Cardinals’ starting quarterback before Jim Hart, played 87 games for the Cardinals.
87 points for Jim Bakken
Bakken, who kicked for the Cardinals from 1962-1978, had 87 points scored in 1971.
87 punts in 2011
Dave Zastudil punted the ball 87 times in 2011.
87 interception return yards
Linebacker James Darling played for the Cardinals from 2003-2006. He had three interceptions in that time that he returned for a total of 87 yards.
