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1959 San Francisco 49ers season

1959 San Francisco 49ers season
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
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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.



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