99 days till Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 99
We have officially made it to the final 100 days off the offseason. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 99 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. 99.
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99 catches for Larry Centers in 1996
After a 101-catch season in 1995, Centers, who was a Pro Bowler and All-Pro, hauled in 99 passes in 1996.
99 career extra point attempts for Bobby Joe Conrad
Conrad was a running back, receiver and kicker for the Cardinals from 1958-1968. He handled kicking duties from 1958-1960 but attempted a few in 1961-1962. In those three seasons, he attempted 99 extra points, making 95 of them.
99 games with the Cardinals for Ottis Anderson, Charley Trippi
Anderson, the Cardinals’ all-time leading rusher with 7,999 yards, played in exactly 99 games for them from 1979-1986.
Trippi, a Hall of Famer, played in exactly 99 games for the Cardinals while they were in Chicago from 1947-1955.
He played quarterback, receiver, running back and punted.
99 pass breakups by A-Dub
Wilson, one of the team’s greatest players, leads the franchise with 99 passes defensed in his career (tipped passes, broken up passes, interceptions).
