Jim Hart (football player)

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Jim Hart
Date of birth April 29, 1944
Place of birth Flag of United States Evanston, Illinois
Position(s) Quarterback
College Southern Illinois
Career Highlights
Pro Bowls 4
Awards 1974 UPI NFC Player of the Year
Stats
Statistics
Team(s)
1966-1983
1984
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Redskins

James Warren Hart (born April 29, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois) was the quarterback of the St. Louis Cardinals from 1966 through 1983 and the Washington Redskins in 1984. From 1974-'76 he guided the Cardinals to 3 straight 10+ win seasons along with back to back division crowns in 1974 & '75. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl four times 1974-'77.

Jim was named the NFC Player of the Year by UPI, All-NFC and 2nd team All-Pro at the conclusion of the 1974 season. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and served as the school's Athletic Director in the 1990's. Jim was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contribution to the sport of football.