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Jess Root

96 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 96

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 96 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. 96.

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Larry Fitzgerald's 96 catches in 2008

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Larry Fitzgerald’s only season as an All-Pro was in 2008, when the Cardinals went to the Super Bowl.

He had exactly 96 receptions that season to go along with 1,431 yards and 12 touchdowns.

96 points for Jim Bakken twice

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Bakken twice scored exactly 97 points in a season. He also scored exactly 96 points twice, in 1965 and 1966.

Andy Lee's 96 games with the Cardinals

Lee was the Cardinals’ punter for seven seasons. He appeared in 96 games for the Cardinals.

Running backs Johnny Roland, Joe Childress and Willard Harrell also played in 96 gams for the Cardinals.

Jim Hart's 96 points scored

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Hart, a quarterback for the Cardinals who is now in the Ring of Honor, scored 96 points for the Cardinals in his career, scoring 16 rushing touchdowns.

Running backs Prentice Gautt and Joe Childress also had 96 career points scored for the Cardinals. Gautt rushed for 10 touchdowns and caught six touchdown passes. Childress had 13 TD receptions and three rushing scores.

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