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1956 San Francisco 49ers season
American football team season
American football team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| logo | 1956-49ers-mediaguide.jpg |
| team | San Francisco 49ers |
| year | 1956 |
| record | 5–6–1 |
| division_place | 3rd NFL Western |
| owner | Tony Morabito |
| general manager | Louis Spadia |
| coach | Frankie Albert |
| stadium | Kezar Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | 49ers seasons |
The 1956 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's seventh season in the National Football League (NFL) (eleventh in team history).
San Francisco brought in a new head coach for the second straight season, replacing Red Strader with former 49ers quarterback Frankie Albert, who played with the team from their AAFC days in 1946 until 1952.
The Niners got off to a rough start, winning just one of their first seven games, before going unbeaten down the stretch. The team finished the year with a 5–6–1 record, good for 3rd place in the Western Conference.
Offensively, Y. A. Tittle threw for a team-high 1,641 yards and 7 touchdowns, and had 56.9% of his passes completed. Hugh McElhenny rushed for a team-best 916 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Billy Wilson caught a club-high 60 receptions for 889 yards, along with 5 touchdowns. Bob St. Clair blocked 10 field goal attempts.
Pre-season
1956 NFL draft
Main article: 1956 NFL draft
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Regular season
Schedule
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| September 30 | [New York Giants](1956-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 21–38 | 0–1 | Kezar Stadium | 41,751 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195609300sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 7 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1956-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **W** 33–30 | 1–1 | Kezar Stadium | 56,489 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610070sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 14 | **[Chicago Bears](1956-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 7–31 | 1–2 | Wrigley Field | 47,526 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610140chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 21 | **[Detroit Lions](1956-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 17–20 | 1–3 | Briggs Stadium | 55,662 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610210det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 28 | **Chicago Bears** | **L** 21–38 | 1–4 | Kezar Stadium | 52,612 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195610280sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 4 | **Detroit Lions** | **L** 13–17 | 1–5 | Kezar Stadium | 46,708 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611040sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 11 | **Los Angeles Rams** | **L** 6–30 | 1–6 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 69,828 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611110ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 18 | **[Green Bay Packers](1956-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 17–16 | 2–6 | City Stadium | 17,986 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611180gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 25 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1956-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **T** 10–10 | 2–6–1 | Connie Mack Stadium | 19,326 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195611250phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 2 | **[Baltimore Colts](1956-baltimore-colts-season)** | **W** 20–17 | 3–6–1 | Memorial Stadium | 37,227 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612020clt.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Green Bay Packers** | **W** 38–20 | 4–6–1 | Kezar Stadium | 32,433 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612080sfo.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 16 | **Baltimore Colts** | **W** 30–17 | 5–6–1 | Kezar Stadium | 43,791 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195612160sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-conference opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Personnel
Staff / Coaches
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Team Owner - Tony Morabito
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General manager – Louis Spadia
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Head coach - Frankie Albert
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Chief of Offense / Offensive Coordinator - Red Hickey
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Defensive Assistant – Phil Bengtson
Roster
| 1956 San Francisco 49ers roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
References
References
- Jack Cavanaugh (2008). ''Giants Among Men'', p.46. Random House, {{ISBN. 978-1-4000-6717-6
- "1956 San Francisco 49ers Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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