John David Crow won the 1957 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player from Texas A&M to win the accolade.  The legendary Bear Bryant often referred to Crow as one of the best players he ever had, and that type of hype will propel a player to the number two pick of the Draft, which the Cardinals had and used on the Halfback.  Crow was hurt for part of his 1958 rookie season but was able to showcase all his skills in his second year, winning Pro Bowl honors and producing 994 Yards From Scrimmage, though the stat line could never fully encapsulate Crow.

Crow could rush, catch, pass, block, and return, and he could fit in any team's scheme.  His best season was his third (1961) and the Cardinal's first in St. Louis, where he rushed for a career-high 1,071 Yards and led the NFL in YFS with 1,533.  A second Pro Bowl came to Crow, who was also named a Second Team All-Pro.

Crow could not capitalize on that extraordinary year, as his physical play led to multiple injuries.  He only played eight Games in 1961 and was largely ineffective, though a healthier Crow landed his third Pro Bowl on a 17-touchdown Year in 1962.  Crow was held to three Games in 1963 and only had 554 Rushing Yards in 1964, and he would leave for San Francisco the following season.

Crow had an even 50 Touchdowns with 5,450 Yards From Scrimmage with the Cardinals.