Cardinals Legacy Profile
Dan Dierdorf
Dan Dierdorf is the Cardinals' clearest offensive line pillar, anchoring the St. Louis teams that combined protection, physicality, and Don Coryell's passing game.
Hall of Fame Offensive Line St. Louis Era
Permanent Profile
- Played tackle for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1971 through 1983.
- Was selected All-Pro multiple times and played in six Pro Bowls.
- Anchored an offensive line that became known for allowing very few quarterback sacks.
- Is a Pro Football Hall of Fame member and Cardinals Ring of Honor inductee.
Why It Matters
Coryell 시대가 패싱으로 기억되지만, 그 패싱을 가능하게 한 바닥은 Dierdorf 같은 라인맨이었다.
카디널스의 공격 유산을 리시버와 쿼터백만으로 보면 이 축이 빠진다.