Cardinals Legacy Profile
J.V. Cain
J.V. Cain was a first-round Cardinals tight end and wide receiver who became part of Don Coryell's St. Louis offense before his death at training camp in 1979.
Retired Number Tight End St. Louis Era
Permanent Profile
- Was selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft out of Colorado.
- Played tight end and wide receiver for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1974 through 1977.
- Replaced Jackie Smith at tight end in the mid-1970s and caught passes in 12 of 13 games in 1976.
- His No. 88 is retired by the Cardinals.
Why It Matters
Cain은 Coryell 시대의 화려한 큰 이름들 사이에서 놓치기 쉬운 연결고리다.
No. 88의 의미는 짧은 커리어, 공격 내 역할 변화, 그리고 팀이 기억하는 비극을 함께 품는다.