Great story by Mark Tomasik on the career of former St. Louis Cardinals running back Bill Triplett and how he overcame a serious health issue and led the team in rushing in 1965.
Triplett started the season opener at the new Busch Stadium in 1966, but after an ineffective first half, he was benched in favor of rookie Johnny Roland. It was Triplett’s last start in St. Louis. He was traded to the New York Giants in the offseason.
THE BIG RED ZONE 
The only NFL running backs to gain 100 yards in a game against the the New York Giants in 1965 were Jim Brown, Gayle Sayers and Bill Triplett. Too bad the Big Red wasted that great performance by Bill Triplett.
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He had a magnificent game against the Giants. He also played strong safety his rookie season and picked off a pass against the Cowboys near the end of the season!
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