We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 69 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. 69.
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69 career interceptions
Quarterback Paul Christman played for the Chicago Cardinals from 1945-1949. He threw 69 interceptions while playing for the team.
69 total touchdowns
Roy Green is No. 2 all-time in franchise history in touchdowns scored. He scored 69 touchdowns between 1979-1990. He caught 66 receiving touchdowns, returned a kickoff for a score, returned a punt and rushed for one.
69 career catches
Tight end Taz Anderson caught 69 passes between 1961-1964 for the Cardinals.
69(.5) sacks
According to NFL and team stats, Curtis Greer had 50.5 sacks in his time with the Cardinals. Of course, he played part of his career before sacks became an official stat. Pro Football Reference used game transcripts and film add sacks that would have been counted. They have him with 69 and a half sacks in his career.
69 catches in a season
There have been four 69-catch seasons in Cardinals history.
Frank Sanders caught 69 passes in 1996. Larry Centers caught 69 in 1998. Larry Fitzgerald did it in 2006 and 2018.
69 points scored
Kicker Joe Nedney scored 69 points in 1998, making 13 field goals and 30 extra points.
