I'm 55 and I grew up watching him and the rest of the legends and I will do anything to be back in those days again. I miss the hell out of those days mainly because I was a youngster.
I'm 62 now and I remember the days of the Big Red with Hart, Metcalf, Mel Gray. I use to LOVE watching Terry run. I don't know what it was but it was something about his style of running. I just loved watching him. He was running back, kick off returner, wide receiver. Terry was BAD
St. Louis appreciated Terry Metcalf, the Cardinals were the talk of the town at that time. Just a shame that Bidwell didn't give Coryell more respect and let him have more of a voice in team matters. But Bidwell drove Coryell away and a lot of the players too like Metcalf and Dobler because he didn't want to pay them what they deserved. It's a shame because they just wanted what was fair, it wasn't like they were asking for the moon. That team had Super Bowl potential & it got broken up, coach and all.
I watched every game, every play. All during the '70s I could name the entire starting roster. And my fondest memories are of the dynamic set of Jim Hart, Jim Otis, Terry Metcalf, and Mel Gray. Most casual fans have no idea how talented that backfield was. Otis was an All American at Ohio State and was drafted in the first round by the Saints. He spent the last 6 years of his NFL career with the Cardiac Cardinals and in 1975 he rushed for almost 1100 yards, being selected for the Pro Bowl. Behind Otis was Metcalf, one of the most dynamic and elusive backs of his generation. The Cards made the playoffs in '75 and '76 (iirc) but never really achieved their potential as a team. I believe it has to do with Don Coryell's obsession with the passing game, which may not have taken enough advantage of his supreme OL and backfield. But...who knows? It sure was a fun time to be a "St. Louis" Cardinals fan!!!
Steve Pisarkiewicz, Franklin and gray just three players, there were many others. But those three mainly the reason the Cardinals Never got over the hump they were terrible.
I am suprised you did not mention the Cardinals offensive line. To me it seemed they just did not have enough defense. I still loved watching Roger Wherli and EJ Junior. They were a fun team...Banks Dobler Dierdorf
@@StLouisFootballCardinals I used to work for Bidwill on the NFL film crew. Couple of stories. Remember when Coryell remarked, ‘’We only have two players on defense who could start for the Giants.’’ Who, at the time, were pitiful. All the starting defenders would walk up to Roger Wehrli and say, ‘’They meant you and ME, eh, Roger!?’’ Mark Arneson, Tim Kearney and Steve Neil were the backers (pathetic). Behind Mike Dawson, Charlie Davis, John Zook and Ron Yankowski. I think the safeties (after Wilson retired, were Reaves and Nelson, Stone/Sensibaugh, Wehrli and I can’t remember the other burn victim corner. The other story was, Don came in at half time and was SO pissed because they were trailing against a team they should be whipping. He only weighed like 135 anyway. Don made a run at the football table in the clubhouse, and bounced off of it. The players (even though they were losing) had to try and mask their laughter, and not piss off Coach Cornell. But they knew better. It was still hilarious and they could laugh about it later. Especially after he left for the Chargers
@@greasyflight6609 Dierdorf Dobler Banks Young Finney Young won the world’s strongest man competition. Dobler beat up Cowboy’s tackle Jethro Pugh so badly Pugh actually started crying and asked Dobeer to stop. True story. Bob Young crushed a guy during a running play. Going back to the huddle Dierdorf asked Young, ‘’WHAT did you DO to that guy, Bob?’’ Dierdorf was the highest draft pick, 2nd rounder out of Michigan. He was also the highest paid at $350K. Dobler was drafted, 6th round, Banks in the 8th, Young the 17th round and Roger Finlny was a free agent. All coached by the magnificent, late, great, Jim Hanifan.
Metcalf's 50 yard touchdown reception vs. Dallas where he struggled to control the ball, hit by 3 defensive backs who all ended up on the ground as triumphant Terry remained on his feet was incredible.
@@StLouisFootballCardinals DK's father, Terrence Metcalf played at Mississippi and with the Chicago Bears as an offensive lineman. Terrance Metcalf, with an "a", never played in the NFL but in NFL Europe
Metcalf was as fast, as elusive and athletic as Barry Sanders. The only difference was that Terry could not overcome his tendency to fumble - - And at all the worst times, it seemed.
Oh, you pulled off a fresh scab with this one...lol. Terry did have a problem fumbling. I remember the constant complaints about him carrying the ball like a "loaf of bread". But I still loved watching him run that ball.
Metcalf was good but he did fumble a lot. there was a joke back in the day. Q did you hear Terry Metcalf tried to commit suicide.? no. yeah he dropped the gun hahaha
I thought maybe you were exaggerating but in 1974 he fumbled the ball 14 times on 202 touches, as bad as that is two years later 15 fumbles on 167 touches!!
I'm 55 and I grew up watching him and the rest of the legends and I will do anything to be back in those days again. I miss the hell out of those days mainly because I was a youngster.
Turn 55 on Sunday and I know exactly how you feel regarding the Cards and otherwise.
I’m with ya brother
I'm 62 now and I remember the days of the Big Red with Hart, Metcalf, Mel Gray. I use to LOVE watching Terry run. I don't know what it was but it was something about his style of running. I just loved watching him. He was running back, kick off returner, wide receiver. Terry was BAD
St. Louis appreciated Terry Metcalf, the Cardinals were the talk of the town at that time. Just a shame that Bidwell didn't give Coryell more respect and let him have more of a voice in team matters. But Bidwell drove Coryell away and a lot of the players too like Metcalf and Dobler because he didn't want to pay them what they deserved. It's a shame because they just wanted what was fair, it wasn't like they were asking for the moon. That team had Super Bowl potential & it got broken up, coach and all.
BigRed I didn't know that
Bid WILL. Not Bidwell. Common mistake, used to drive me nuts.
I thought he sold Coryell. Football is a shell of itself today. Same rig jobs though.
I liked watching Terry in Toronto as a kid...great RB
Metcalf was benched at the beginning of the 1977 season. Fumbled too much.
One of the best all purpose backs of all time-brilliant
I watched every game, every play. All during the '70s I could name the entire starting roster. And my fondest memories are of the dynamic set of Jim Hart, Jim Otis, Terry Metcalf, and Mel Gray. Most casual fans have no idea how talented that backfield was. Otis was an All American at Ohio State and was drafted in the first round by the Saints. He spent the last 6 years of his NFL career with the Cardiac Cardinals and in 1975 he rushed for almost 1100 yards, being selected for the Pro Bowl. Behind Otis was Metcalf, one of the most dynamic and elusive backs of his generation. The Cards made the playoffs in '75 and '76 (iirc) but never really achieved their potential as a team. I believe it has to do with Don Coryell's obsession with the passing game, which may not have taken enough advantage of his supreme OL and backfield. But...who knows? It sure was a fun time to be a "St. Louis" Cardinals fan!!!
They lacked play makers and depth on defense. It's too bad Larry Wilson couldn't have played another five years!
Steve Pisarkiewicz, Franklin and gray just three players, there were many others. But those three mainly the reason the Cardinals Never got over the hump they were terrible.
I am suprised you did not mention the Cardinals offensive line. To me it seemed they just did not have enough defense. I still loved watching Roger Wherli and EJ Junior. They were a fun team...Banks Dobler Dierdorf
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I used to work for Bidwill on the NFL film crew. Couple of stories.
Remember when Coryell remarked, ‘’We only have two players on defense who could start for the Giants.’’ Who, at the time, were pitiful. All the starting defenders would walk up to Roger Wehrli and say, ‘’They meant you and ME, eh, Roger!?’’ Mark Arneson, Tim Kearney and Steve Neil were the backers (pathetic). Behind Mike Dawson, Charlie Davis, John Zook and Ron Yankowski. I think the safeties (after Wilson retired, were Reaves and Nelson, Stone/Sensibaugh, Wehrli and I can’t remember the other burn victim corner.
The other story was, Don came in at half time and was SO pissed because they were trailing against a team they should be whipping. He only weighed like 135 anyway. Don made a run at the football table in the clubhouse, and bounced off of it. The players (even though they were losing) had to try and mask their laughter, and not piss off Coach Cornell. But they knew better. It was still hilarious and they could laugh about it later. Especially after he left for the Chargers
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Dierdorf Dobler Banks Young Finney
Young won the world’s strongest man competition.
Dobler beat up Cowboy’s tackle Jethro Pugh so badly Pugh actually started crying and asked Dobeer to stop. True story.
Bob Young crushed a guy during a running play. Going back to the huddle Dierdorf asked Young, ‘’WHAT did you DO to that guy, Bob?’’
Dierdorf was the highest draft pick, 2nd rounder out of Michigan. He was also the highest paid at $350K. Dobler was drafted, 6th round, Banks in the 8th, Young the 17th round and Roger Finlny was a free agent. All coached by the magnificent, late, great, Jim Hanifan.
Met him when I was a kid. He came to Wood River, IL and gave a nice talk along with signing autographs. Nice man.
NFL 1974 1975 the Cardinals had Terry Metcalf...I was a Detroit Lions fan but I loved to watch Terry Metcalf run..yup those were the days .!!
One of the best of all time
He was a great NFL RB I always thought he needed more recognition.
Metcalf's 50 yard touchdown reception vs. Dallas where he struggled to control the ball, hit by 3 defensive backs who all ended up on the ground as triumphant Terry remained on his feet was incredible.
loved this team!!
He almost single-handedly guaranteed that the Cardinals would be on MNF halftime highlights with Howard Cosell…
I watched him play...in Toronto
Played under Packer greats Willie Wood and Forrest Gregg
The Granddaddy to DK Metcalf he had two sons play pro football Eric Metcalf and Terrence Metcalf
No relation to DK Metcalf
@@StLouisFootballCardinals Are you sure? I thought Eric Metcalf was DK's Uncle?
@@greasyflight6609 DK said that after he was drafted, but Terry and Eric said they are not related as far as they know.
@@StLouisFootballCardinals Strange
@@StLouisFootballCardinals DK's father, Terrence Metcalf played at Mississippi and with the Chicago Bears as an offensive lineman. Terrance Metcalf, with an "a", never played in the NFL but in NFL Europe
Metcalf was as fast, as elusive and athletic as Barry Sanders. The only difference was that Terry could not overcome his tendency to fumble - - And at all the worst times, it seemed.
Terry is the very definition of ALL PURPOSE back
Oh, you pulled off a fresh scab with this one...lol. Terry did have a problem fumbling. I remember the constant complaints about him carrying the ball like a "loaf of bread". But I still loved watching him run that ball.
@@richiec.7637 Without a doubt. And I've got the same scab!
@@richiec.7637 his Son Eric Metcalf played just like him too. It runs in the family
Gale Sayers reincarnated
good call
There is no way you couldn't tell me that they must have been paid to lose they had too much of a great team
nice blocking
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GO BATTLEHAWKS!!!!
Metcalf was good but he did fumble a lot. there was a joke back in the day. Q did you hear Terry Metcalf tried to commit suicide.? no. yeah he dropped the gun hahaha
I thought maybe you were exaggerating but in 1974 he fumbled the ball 14 times on 202 touches, as bad as that is two years later 15 fumbles on 167 touches!!
His last season with Washington, he fumbled 6 times on 84 touches. Fumbled way more than he scored touchdowns