Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dan Dierdorf
Born June 29, 1949
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Dan Dierdorf Marker
Inscription.
Dan Dierdorf. Born June 29, 1949. One of the greatest offensive tackles of all time, Dan Dierdorf was an All-American at the University of Michigan before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971. Dierdorf and his fellow linemen anchored the Cardiac Cardinals, and became one of the best lines in NFL history. They allowed the fewest sacks in the NFC for five straight seasons, and set an NFL record of only eight in 1975. Dierdorf played in six pro bowls and was voted the league's best blocker three times. After 13 years with the Big Red, he began a prominent broadcasting career, including more than a decade on Monday Night Football. In 1996, longtime St. Louisan Dan Dierdorf was inducted into the Pro Football of Fame in his original hometown of Canton, Ohio.
One of the greatest offensive tackles of all time, Dan Dierdorf was an All-American at the University of Michigan before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971. Dierdorf and his fellow linemen anchored the Cardiac Cardinals, and became one of the best lines in NFL history. They allowed the fewest sacks in the NFC for five straight seasons, and set an NFL record of only eight in 1975. Dierdorf played in six pro bowls and was voted the league's best blocker three times. After 13 years with the Big Red, he began a prominent broadcasting career, including more than a decade on Monday Night Football. In 1996, longtime St. Louisan Dan Dierdorf was inducted into the Pro Football of Fame in his original hometown of Canton, Ohio.
Erected 2002 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 38° 39.367′ N, 90° 18.452′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6642 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
