Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 14 to 24

Sunday, September 27, 1959, Week 1

The Philadelphia Eagles played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday, September 27, 1959, Week 1 of the 1959 season. The 49ers won by a score of 24-14.


Philadelphia Eagles offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
278 174 104 0 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Lawrence "Buck" Shaw Defensive Backfield Coach: Jerry Williams Line Coach: Nick Skorich


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
291 121 170 2 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Red Hickey Chief of Offense: Bill Johnson Defensive Backs Coach: Mark Duncan Defensive Backfield Coach: Jack Christiansen Ends Coach: Robert Shaw Assistant Coach: Robert Shaw