27. Jim Bakken

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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.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Place Kicker
  • Acquired: Signed before the 1962 Season.
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 1976 Season.
  • Games Played: 234
  • Notable Statistics:

    447 Field Goal Attempts
    282 Field Goals Made
    63.1 Field Goal Percentage
    583 Extra Point Attempts
    534 Extra Points Made
    96.6 Extra Point Percentage
    65 Punts
    2,439 Punting Yards
    37.5 Yards per Punt
    1 Rushing Attempt
    28 Rushing Yards
    72 Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games
    2 Field Goal Attempts
    1 Field Goal Made
    50.0 Field Goal Percentage
    5 Extra Point Attempts
    4 Extra Points Made
    80.0 Extra Point Percentage
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1975 & 1976)
    Pro Bowl (1965, 1967, 1975 & 1976)
    Most Points Scored (1967)
    Most Field Goals Made (1964 & 1967)
    Most Field Goal Attempts (1964)
    Highest Field Goal Percentage (1965 & 1967)
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