James LeRoy Bakken (born November 2, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a kicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals, playing occasionally as a punter as well.

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Mar 4, 2020 · The Arizona Cardinals have had some terrific kickers throughout their history, but none compares to Jim Bakken. Bakken was a seventh round draft pick out of Wisconsin in 1962.

Jan 30, 2022 · When Jim Bakken retired from the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, after 17 seasons in the NFL, he was the franchise’s all-time scoring leader with 1,380 points. Forty-four years later, that hasn’t changed. Bakken still holds that record—and he may never let go of it.

JIM BAKKEN Football Born: November 2, 1940, Madison, Wisconsin Position: Kicker Played For: St. Louis Cardinals (1962-1978) He was called “Bags” by his teammates because he was usually “money in the bank” when it came to his placekicking specialty.

Jim Bakken, former St. Louis Cardinals placekicker, visited the Hall of Fame on Wednesday, August, 22. Bakken took a moment out of his tour to pose with the shoe that he wore on September 26, 1967 when he established a new NFL record by kicking 7 field goals in one game.

James LeRoy Bakken (born November 2, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a kicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals, playing occasionally as a punter as well. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the NFL 1960s and 1970s All-Decade Team.

Nov 10, 2020 · Jim Bakken played 17 seasons for the Cardinals. He was 282 for 447 on field goals and 534 for 553 on extra points for 1,380 points. He was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls.

Aug 22, 2021 · A quarterback in high school, Bakken played defensive back in addition to placekicking in college. He was chosen by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1962 NFL draft, was waived prior to the season, and picked up by the Cardinals.

Sep 20, 2024 · James LeRoy Bakken (born November 2, 1940) is a former American football punter and placekicker for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a fourtime Pro Bowl selection, and was named by the voters of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to the Professional Football 1960s All Decade Team, which included both NFL.