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1947 San Francisco 49ers season

American football team season

1947 San Francisco 49ers season

American football team season

FieldValue
teamSan Francisco 49ers
year1947
record8–4–2
division_place2nd AAFC West
ownerTony Morabito
general managerJohn Blackinger
coachBuck Shaw
stadiumKezar Stadium
playoffsDid not qualify
shortnavlink49ers seasons

The 1947 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's second season in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). They began the season hoping to improve upon the previous season's output of 9–5, and they had a similar output this season, 8–4–2. The team did have its first tie in franchise history, a 28–28 standoff in week 6 against the Baltimore Colts. For the second time in as many seasons, the 49ers placed 2nd in the West division, coming one spot short of playing in the league championship game.

The team's statistical leaders included Frankie Albert with 1,692 passing yards, Johnny Strzykalski with 906 rushing yards, and Alyn Beals with 655 receiving yards and 60 points scored.

Although the All-America Football Conference was integrated from its inception, the 1947 49ers did not have a single black player on their roster.

Staff

  • Principal Owner – Tony Morabito
  • General Manager – John Blackinger
  • Head coach – Buck Shaw
  • Lines – Albert J. Ruffo
  • Ends – Jim Lawson

Roster

1947 San Francisco 49ers final roster
Quarterbacks

Preseason

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Los Angeles DonsL 7–140–1Kezar Stadium40,000

Schedule

Program for the 49ers November 2 game with the rival Los Angeles Dons.
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August 31Brooklyn DodgersW 23–71–0Kezar Stadium31,874
September 7Los Angeles DonsW 17–142–0Kezar Stadium31,298
September 14Baltimore ColtsW 14–73–0Kezar Stadium25,787
September 21New York YankeesL 16–213–1Kezar Stadium52,819
September 28at Buffalo BillsW 41–244–1Civic Stadium36,099
October 5at Baltimore ColtsT 28–284–1–1Memorial Stadium29,556
October 12Chicago RocketsW 42–285–1–1Kezar Stadium23,300
Bye
October 26Cleveland BrownsL 7–145–2–1Kezar Stadium54,483
November 2at Los Angeles DonsW 26–166–2–1L.A. Memorial Coliseum53,726
November 9at New York YankeesL 16–246–3–1Yankee Stadium37,342
November 16at Cleveland BrownsL 14–376–4–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium76,504{{cite weburl=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194711160cle.htmtitle=San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns - November 16th, 1947access-date=September 11, 2025}}
at Chicago RocketsW 41–167–4–1Soldier Field5,791
at Brooklyn DodgersW 21–78–4–1Ebbets Field9,837
December 7Buffalo BillsT 21–218–4–2Kezar Stadium22,943
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Brooklyn Dodgers

Week 2: vs. Los Angeles Dons

Week 3: vs. Baltimore Colts

Week 4: vs. New York Yankees

Week 5: at Buffalo Bills

Week 6: at Baltimore Colts

Week 7: vs. Chicago Rockets

Week 8: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 9: at Los Angeles Dons

Week 10: at New York Yankees

Week 11: at Cleveland Browns

Week 12: at Chicago Rockets

Week 13: at Brooklyn Dodgers

Week 14: vs. Buffalo Bills

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Standings

References

References

  1. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/1947.htm 1947 San Francisco 49ers]
  2. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194710050bcl.htm San Francisco 49ers 28 at Baltimore Colts 28]
  3. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947_AAFC/ 1947 AAFC Standings] {{webarchive. link. (July 26, 2013)
  4. "1947 San Francisco 49ers Statistics & Players". Sports Reference LLC.
  5. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-afro-american-piggott-tallies-for-lo/160146466/ "Piggott Tallies,"] ''The Afro-American'' [Baltimore], Nov. 8, 1947, p. 14.
  6. "1947 San Francisco 49ers season". Pro Football Archives.
  7. "Brooklyn Dodgers at San Francisco 49ers - August 31st, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  8. "Los Angeles Dons at San Francisco 49ers - September 7th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  9. "Baltimore Colts at San Francisco 49ers - September 14th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  10. "New York Yankees at San Francisco 49ers - September 21st, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  11. "San Francisco 49ers at Buffalo Bills - September 28th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  12. "San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Colts - October 5th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  13. "Chicago Rockets at San Francisco 49ers - October 12th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  14. "Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers - October 26th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  15. "San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Dons - November 2nd, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  16. "San Francisco 49ers at New York Yankees - November 9th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  17. "San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Rockets - November 21st, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  18. "San Francisco 49ers at Brooklyn Dodgers - November 27th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
  19. "Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers - December 7th, 1947". Pro Football Reference.
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