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1959 San Francisco 49ers season

American football team season

American football team season

FieldValue
teamSan Francisco 49ers
year1959
record7–5
division_place3rd (tied) NFL Western
ownerVictor Morabito
general managerLouis Spadia
coachRed Hickey
stadiumKezar Stadium
playoffsDid not qualify
shortnavlink49ers seasons

The 1959 San Francisco 49ers season marked the team's 10th year in the NFL, their 13th overall, and their first with head coach Red Hickey.

After starting the season 6–1, they lost 4 out of their last 5 games and ended with a 7–5 record, missing the playoffs for the second straight year.

Offseason

Draft

Main article: 1959 NFL draft

Schedule

For the 1959 season the 49ers offered seats on either a reserved or general admission basis. Reserved seats were priced at $3.75 for preseason games and $4.50 for the regular season, while general admission tickets were sold for $2.50 regardless of whether the game was preseason or regular. Reserved tickets for the full season were cost $27 plus 30 cents handling.

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September 27Philadelphia EaglesW 24–141–0Kezar Stadium41,697Recap
October 4Los Angeles RamsW 34–02–0Kezar Stadium56,028Recap
October 11at Green Bay PackersL 20–212–1City Stadium32,150Recap
October 18at Detroit LionsW 34–133–1Briggs Stadium52,585Recap
October 25Chicago BearsW 20–174–1Kezar Stadium59,045Recap
November 1Detroit LionsW 33–75–1Kezar Stadium59,064Recap
November 8at Los Angeles RamsW 24–166–1L.A. Memorial Coliseum94,276Recap
November 15at Chicago BearsL 3–146–2Wrigley Field42,157Recap
November 22at Baltimore ColtsL 14–456–3Memorial Stadium56,007Recap
November 29at Cleveland BrownsW 21–207–3Cleveland Stadium53,763Recap
Baltimore ColtsL 14–347–4Kezar Stadium59,075Recap
December 13Green Bay PackersL 14–367–5Kezar Stadium55,997Recap
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Roster

Staff / Coaches

  • Team Owner - Victor Morabito

  • General manager – Louis Spadia

  • Head coach - Frankie Albert

  • Chief of Offense / Offensive Coordinator - Red Hickey

  • Offensive Line – Bill Johnson

  • Defensive Assistant – Phil Bengtson

Players

1959 San Francisco 49ers roster
Quarterbacks

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References

References

  1. "1959 San Francisco 49ers Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
  2. E.J. O'Malley, "Purchasing NFL Tickets: A Guide to Ticket Information," ''Sports Forecast,'' vol. 2, no. 2. Chicago: E.J. O'Malley Publishing Co., 1959; p. 78.
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