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1959 Cleveland Browns season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| logo | 1959-Browns-mediaguide.jpg |
| team | Cleveland Browns |
| year | 1959 |
| president | Dave R. Jones |
| coach | Paul Brown |
| general_manager | Paul Brown |
| stadium | Cleveland Stadium |
| record | 7–5 |
| division_place | T–2nd NFL Eastern |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | Art Hunter, C |
| Lou Groza, LT/K | |
| Bob Gain, DE | |
| Walt Michaels, LB | |
| Jim Ray Smith, G | |
| Jim Brown, FB | |
| shortnavlink | Browns seasons |
Lou Groza, LT/K Bob Gain, DE Walt Michaels, LB Jim Ray Smith, G Jim Brown, FB The 1959 Cleveland Browns season marked the team's tenth year in the National Football League (NFL) and 14th season overall.
Future Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown rushed for 1,329 yards, leading the league for the third straight year, and 14 touchdowns. Quarterback Milt Plum, who was drafted by the Browns in the 1957 draft, made his mark at the position. The Browns had been looking for a replacement for Otto Graham ever since the Hall of Famer retired—for the second time—following the 1955 season. They finally found him when Plum, a second-round draft pick in 1957, threw for 14 touchdowns with just six interceptions. However, the Browns would finish just 7–5 in 1959, the second in what would turn out to be a string of six straight seasons in which the Browns had decent to very good teams without qualifying for the postseason. The 7–5 record was also the second worst record since head coach Paul Brown's tenure with the team.
Preseason
| Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Game | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Date | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Result | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Record | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Venue | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Attendance | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Sources | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| August 11 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1959-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 20–34 | 0–1 | Forbes Field | 27,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 22 | vs. [Detroit Lions](1959-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 3–9 | 0–2 | Rubber Bowl (Akron, Ohio) | 22,654 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 30 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1959-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 14–17 | 0–3 | Kezar Stadium | 24,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 5 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1959-los-angeles-rams-season) | **W** 27–24 | 1–3 | LA Memorial Coliseum | 55,883 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 13 | at [Detroit Lions](1959-detroit-lions-season) | **L** 28–31 | 1–4 | Briggs Stadium | 33,435 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 19 | [Chicago Bears](1959-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 33–31 | 2–4 | Cleveland Stadium | 25,316 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** September 19: Night game. |
Regular season
In 1959 the Browns offered seats at four price levels. Reserved seats were available at $4.50, $3.50, and $2.50, depending on location, and general admission seats were available for a league-low price of $1.50. Reserve season tickets for the six game home slate cost $27, $21, and $15, respectively.
| Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Game | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Date | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Result | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Record | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Venue | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Attendance | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Recap | Cleveland Browns | year=1959 | border=2}}" | Sources | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| September 26 | at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1959-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **L** 7–17 | 0–1 | Forbes Field | 33,844 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195909260pit.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | at **[Chicago Cardinals](1959-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **W** 34–7 | 1–1 | Soldier Field | 19,935 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910040crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 11 | **[New York Giants](1959-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 6–10 | 1–2 | Cleveland Stadium | 65,534 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910110cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | **[Chicago Cardinals](1959-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **W** 17–7 | 2–2 | Cleveland Stadium | 46,422 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910180cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | **[Washington Redskins](1959-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 34–7 | 3–2 | Cleveland Stadium | 42,732 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910250cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | at [Baltimore Colts](1959-baltimore-colts-season) | **W** 38–31 | 4–2 | Memorial Stadium | 57,557 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911010clt.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1959-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 28–7 | 5–2 | Cleveland Stadium | 58,275 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911080cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | at **[Washington Redskins](1959-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 31–17 | 6–2 | Griffith Stadium | 32,266 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911150was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1959-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **L** 20–21 | 6–3 | Cleveland Stadium | 68,563 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911220cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | [San Francisco 49ers](1959-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 20–21 | 6–4 | Cleveland Stadium | 56,854 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911290cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | at **[New York Giants](1959-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 7–48 | 6–5 | Yankee Stadium | 68,436 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195912060nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 13 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1959-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 28–21 | 7–5 | Franklin Field | 45,952 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195912130phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. Saturday night game: Sept. 26. |
Standings
Personnel
Roster
| Cleveland Browns | border=2}};" | 1959 Cleveland Browns roster |
|---|---|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
Staff/coaches
| **1959 Cleveland Browns staff** |
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References
References
- Jimmy Miller, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph-steelers-find-t/161201337/ "Steelers Find That Fullback: Krutko Looks Like Answer to Parker's Problem,"] ''Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph,'' August 12, 1959, p. 22.
- Ed Jacoubowsky, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/redwood-city-tribune-49ers-hit-road-afte/161201688/ "49ers Hit Road After Win,"] ''Redwood City Tribune,'' August 31, 1959, p. 6.
- George Puscas, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-shakes-of-57-lions/161202284/ "Shakes of '57: Lions 31, Browns 28: Rote Hits Johnson for Pair, We Wipe Out 28–17 Deficit,"] ''Detroit Free Press,'' September 14, 1959, pp. 41, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-whirlwind-finish-wins/161202117/ 44].
- Chuck Heaton, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-browns-win-in-final-sec/161202686/ "Browns Win in Final Seconds, 33–31: Trip Bears on Groza's Long Boot,"] ''Cleveland Plain Dealer,'' September 20, 1959, pp. 1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-browns-trip-bears-in-la/161202534/ 8C].
- 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.
- "1959 Cleveland Browns Starters, Roster, & Players".
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