1971 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season
The 1971 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 52nd season the team was in the National Football League and twelfth in St. Louis. Led by first-year head coach Bob Hollway, the Cardinals failed to improve on their previous year's 8–5–1 record, winning only four games. They failed to reach the playoffs for the 23rd straight season, their previous appearance was in 1948 in the championship game.
| 1971 St. Louis Cardinals season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Bidwill brothers (Charles, Jr. & Bill) |
| Head coach | Bob Hollway |
| Home field | Busch Memorial Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–9–1 |
| Division place | 4th NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | CB Roger Wehrli |
This was the last season the team was co-owned by Charles Bidwill, Jr.; he sold his share to his younger brother Bill in September 1972. The adopted sons of Charles and Violet Bidwill, the two had co-owned the team since their mother's death in January 1962.
Hired in February, Hollway was previously the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings under head coach Bud Grant.