| 1981 St. Louis Cardinals season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Bill Bidwill |
| Head coach | Jim Hanifan |
| Home field | Busch Memorial Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 5th NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | None |
The 1981 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 62nd season the franchise was in the league. The team improved on their previous output of 5–11, winning seven games.[1] Despite the improvement the team failed – for the sixth consecutive season – to reach the playoffs.
After a 3–7 start, including a horrendous 52–10 loss to the Eagles on November 8, Head Coach Jim Hanifan benched Jim Hart for Neil Lomax. The team would win four of its last six games.