Jim Hart
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HEYTC AI1986 1
Inducted into Cardinals Ring of Honor
Recognized for his 18 years of service and franchise records with the Cardinals through induction into the team's Ring of Honor.
1985 1
Retired from NFL after 19 seasons
Hart retired following his time with the Redskins, concluding a 19-season career that ranks among the longest for any quarterback.
1984 2
Final NFL season with Redskins
Appeared in limited action during his lone season with Washington, wrapping up a 19-year career.
Traded to Washington Redskins
After 18 seasons with the Cardinals, Hart was traded to the Redskins, where he played one final year as a backup.
1983 1
Another Pro Bowl honor with Cardinals
Earned Pro Bowl selection for the fifth time, continuing his streak of elite play over 18 years with the franchise.
1982 1
Pro Bowl and playoff run amid strike season
Named to the Pro Bowl and led Cardinals to playoffs in the strike-shortened season, showcasing resilience.
1980 1
Career-high passing yards season
Hart threw for 3,921 yards, leading the Cardinals and earning Pro Bowl recognition in a standout performance.
1976 1
Major injury sidelined Hart
Suffered a significant injury that caused him to miss games, contributing to a down year for the Cardinals despite his prior success.
1975 1
Playoff appearance with Cardinals
Led the St. Louis Cardinals to the playoffs for the first time since 1947, finishing with an NFC East title; lost in the divisional round.
1974 1
First Pro Bowl selection with Cardinals
Hart earned his first Pro Bowl nod after a strong season, marking the start of multiple All-Pro honors and establishing himself as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks.
1973 1
Became cornerstone QB under Don Coryell
New coach Don Coryell decided to keep Hart as the starting quarterback and built the Cardinals' offense around him, transforming the team into a playoff contender.
1971 1
Won starting QB competition with Cardinals
Hart competed with Pete Beathard in preseason for the starting role under coach Bob Hollway; he prevailed but struggled in the opener with 3 INTs and a fumble before being pulled amid fan boos.
1966 1
Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
Jim Hart was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1966 NFL Draft (specific round and pick number not detailed in available sources; he began his professional career with the team shortly thereafter).
Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Hart
How does Kyler Murray compare to Jim Hart?
Jim Hart's the Cardinals' ironman QB with 34,665 yards and 209 TDs over 18 seasons, a gritty undrafted free agent who set every franchise passing mark that still stands—while Kyler Murray's flashy legs and arm are building something electric but incomplete after seven years, chasing Hart's volume in a pass-happy era. Hart's the finished canvas; Kyler's the live sketch.
Is Jim Hart in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Jim Hart's not in Canton, and it's one of those head-scratchers—four Pro Bowls, franchise records in yards, TDs, and yeah, picks, but the Hall snubbed him despite outpiling nine drafted QBs from his class combined. Guy was a volume monster in a run-first NFL, yet no bust awaits.
What is Jim Hart doing now in 2026?
No fresh intel on Jim Hart in 2026—he's stayed out of the spotlight since hanging up the cleats after '84. The 80-year-old likely kicks back in St. Louis or Arizona, maybe golfing or mentoring Salukis kids quietly; undrafted legends like him don't chase headlines post-retirement.
How would Jim Hart perform in today's NFL?
Hart's quick-release pocket game—51% completions, 66.6 rating, 209 TDs—would feast under today's no-touch rules and spread offenses, dodging those 243 career sacks. Imagine him with quick slants to slot guys instead of '70s mud bowls; he'd post 4,000-yard seasons easy, turnovers be damned.
How does Jim Hart compare to Carson Palmer?
Hart edges Carson Palmer as Cardinals QBs with a 34.49% win rate to Palmer's 33.13, both grinding through lean years—Hart's 18-season marathon piled 34,665 yards and 209 TDs, while Palmer's bionic arm flashed brighter late but fizzled in Arizona. Hart's the durable volume king; Palmer's the boom-or-bust sequel.