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1955 Chicago Cardinals season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| logo | 1955-Cardinals-mediaguide.jpg |
| team | Chicago Cardinals |
| year | 1955 |
| record | 4–7–1 |
| division_place | 4th (tied) NFL Eastern |
| coach | Ray Richards |
| stadium | Comiskey Park |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
The 1955 Chicago Cardinals season marked the 36th year the team was in the National Football League (NFL). The team improved on their previous output of 2–10 by winning four games. Although they escaped the cellar of the Eastern Conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season.
Schedule
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| at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1955-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **L 7–14** | 0–1 | Forbes Field | 26,359 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195509260pit.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 2 | **[New York Giants](1955-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 28–17 | 1–1 | Comiskey Park | 9,555 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195509260pit.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 9 | at **[Washington Redskins](1955-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 24–10 | 2–1 | Griffith Stadium | 26,337 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195510090was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 16 | at **[New York Giants](1955-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 0–10 | 2–2 | Polo Grounds | 7,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195510160nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1955-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **T** 24–24 | 2–2–1 | Comiskey Park | 24,620 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195510230crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 30 | **[Cleveland Browns](1955-cleveland-browns-season)** | **L** 20–26 | 2–3–1 | Comiskey Park | 29,471 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195510300crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1955-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **W** 27–13 | 3–3–1 | Comiskey Park | 23,310 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195511050crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | at [Green Bay Packers](1955-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 14–31 | 3–4–1 | City Stadium | 20,104 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195511130gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | **[Washington Redskins](1955-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 0–31 | 3–5–1 | Comiskey Park | 16,901 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195511200crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 27 | [Chicago Bears](1955-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 53–14 | 4–5–1 | Comiskey Park | 47,314 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195511270crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1955-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 3–27 | 4–6–1 | Connie Mack Stadium | 19,378 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195512040phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 11 | at **[Cleveland Browns](1955-cleveland-browns-season)** | **L** 24–35 | 4–7–1 | Municipal Stadium | 25,914 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195512110cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-conference opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Personnel
Staff / Coaches
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Principal Owner - Violet Bidwill Wolfner
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Managing Director - Walter Wolfner
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Head Coach – Ray Richards
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Backfield Coach - Tommy Thompson
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Ends Coach - Bob Nowaskey
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Line Coach - Otis Douglas
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Defensive Line Coach - John Kellison
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DE DT/T MG/DT DE DE/K DT
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References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1955.htm 1955 Chicago Cardinals]
- https://www.profootballarchives.com/1955nflchic.html
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