Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1962, Jim Bakken did not make the Rams roster out of training camp but was scooped up by the St. Louis Cardinals, a team he would play 15 years for.

Special Teams advanced considerably during Bakken's time, and he was one of an emerging group of specialty Kickers.  Chosen for four Pro Bowls and two First Team All-Pros, Bakken is one of the few players to be selected for two All-Decade Teams (60s and 70s), and at one time was the single-game record holder for Field Goals in a Game (7). 

His 1,380 Points is by far the most in franchise history.