Jim Hart (American football)

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Jim Hart
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Position(s):
Quarterback
Jersey #(s):
17
Born: April 29, 1944 (1944-04-29) (age 64)
Evanston, Illinois
Career Information
Year(s): 19661984
Undrafted in 1966
College: Southern Illinois
Professional Teams
Career Stats
TD-INT     209-247
Yards     34,665
QB Rating     66.6
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

James Warren Hart (born April 29, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1966 through 1983 and the Washington Redskins in 1984. From 1974-1976, he guided the Cardinals to 3 straight 10+ win seasons along with back to back division crowns in 1974 & 1975. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl four times 1974-1977.

Hart 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. Hart was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contribution to the sport of football[1].

[edit] References

  1. ^ 1998 Inductees into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. mosportshalloffame.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.