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1959 San Francisco 49ers season
American football team season
American football team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | San Francisco 49ers |
| year | 1959 |
| record | 7–5 |
| division_place | 3rd (tied) NFL Western |
| owner | Victor Morabito |
| general manager | Louis Spadia |
| coach | Red Hickey |
| stadium | Kezar Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | 49ers 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 27 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1959-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **W** 24–14 | 1–0 | Kezar Stadium | 41,697 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195909270sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1959-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **W** 34–0 | 2–0 | Kezar Stadium | 56,028 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910040sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 11 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1959-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 20–21 | 2–1 | City Stadium | 32,150 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910110gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | at **[Detroit Lions](1959-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 34–13 | 3–1 | Briggs Stadium | 52,585 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910180det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | **[Chicago Bears](1959-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 20–17 | 4–1 | Kezar Stadium | 59,045 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195910250sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | **Detroit Lions** | **W** 33–7 | 5–1 | Kezar Stadium | 59,064 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911010sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | at **Los Angeles Rams** | **W** 24–16 | 6–1 | L.A. Memorial Coliseum | 94,276 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911080ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | at **Chicago Bears** | **L** 3–14 | 6–2 | Wrigley Field | 42,157 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911150chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | at **[Baltimore Colts](1959-baltimore-colts-season)** | **L** 14–45 | 6–3 | Memorial Stadium | 56,007 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911220clt.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | at [Cleveland Browns](1959-cleveland-browns-season) | **W** 21–20 | 7–3 | Cleveland Stadium | 53,763 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195911290cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Baltimore Colts** | **L** 14–34 | 7–4 | Kezar Stadium | 59,075 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195912050sfo.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 13 | **Green Bay Packers** | **L** 14–36 | 7–5 | Kezar Stadium | 55,997 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/195912130sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-conference opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Roster
Staff / Coaches
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Team Owner - Victor 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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Offensive Line – Bill Johnson
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Defensive Assistant – Phil Bengtson
Players
| 1959 San Francisco 49ers roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
:Source:
References
References
- "1959 San Francisco 49ers Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
- 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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