The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for the start of the NFL regular season in 2024, with their first game of the year being against the Buffalo Bills. This game marks 88 days until kickoff on the road. The number 88 holds great significance for the team, as it is one of their retired numbers that hasn’t been worn in a while.
The last player to wear No. 88 for the Cardinals was tight end J.V. Cain, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1974-1978 before his tragic death in 1979. Cain was a standout player during his time with the team, earning rookie of the year honors in 1974 with notable stats such as 13 passes caught for 152 yards and a touchdown. His best season came in 1976 when he caught 26 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns, followed by another impressive performance in 1977 with another 25 passes caught for 328 yards. His number was retired after that season to honor his contributions to the team.
While Cain made a significant impact while wearing No. 88, it was receiver Sonny Randle who is widely considered the best player to have worn that number. Randle wore No
