NFF STL Podcast, Ep. 5: St. Louis Football Cardinals alumni

National Football Foundation St. Louis

In this very special edition of the National Football Foundation-St. Louis Tom Lombardo Chapter podcast, we're joined by a host of former St. Louis Football Cardinals alumni. Frank Cusumano of KSDK and KFNS moderates a roundtable discussion with Big Red greats from a variety of eras. 0:55 -- Bob DeMarco reminisces about playing in the trenches in the '60s and '70s and talks about how the game is almost unrecognizable today. 4:00 -- Tim Van Galder talks about how offensive linemen don't get enough respect. 6:02 -- Mel Gray remembers the time he tried to hit Dick Butkus. 9:42 -- Tim Kearney discusses the time he clotheslined Eagles running back Dave Hampton. 12:21 -- Bob DeMarco tells a story about Tim Kearney. 12:51 -- Jim Hanifan discusses the inseparable bond among teammates that football creates and the tough task of confronting mortality. 16:14 -- Eric Williams remembers the time Mel Gray didn't recognize him. 19:32 -- Jim Otis talks about how the game used to be more entertaining and how special his teammates were. 23:27 -- Gus Otto remembers how much he admired the Big Red's athleticism year after year. 25:01 -- Johnny Roland details his adjustment to the fullback position. 29:20 -- Eddie Moss talks about how the game is won in the trenches. 31:11 -- Jim Hanifan reflects on his memories of Don Coryell. 34:05 -- Howard Balzer discusses Don Coryell's increased chances to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. 36:11 -- Howard Richards thanks the Big Red alumni for welcoming him into the St. Louis pro football family.