1959 San Francisco 49ers season | |
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Head coach | Red Hickey |
Owner | Victor Morabito |
Home field | Kezar Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 7–5–0 |
Division place | 3rd NFL Western |
Playoff finish | did not qualify |
Uniform | |
The 1959 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's tenth season in the NFL, and were coming off a 6–6–0 record in 1956, however, they ended without qualifying for the playoffs. After starting the season 6–1–0, they lost 4 out of their last 5 games and ended with a 7–5–0 record.
The season was good for Y.A. Tittle, as he completed 51.3% of his passes for 1331 yds and 10 touchdowns. Tommy Davis scored the most points, 67 out of the team's total of 255.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.