Washington Redskins at Pittsburgh Steelers 23 to 17
Sunday, October 4, 1959, Week 2The Washington Redskins played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 4, 1959, Week 2 of the 1959 season. The Redskins won by a score of 23-17.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 238 | 84 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Nixon Offensive Backfield Coach: Bill McPeak Defensive Backfield Coach: Torgy Torgeson Line Coach: Ernie Hefferle
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 268 | 113 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Wide Receivers Coach: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff Backfield Coach: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff Assistant Coach: Harry Gilmer, Walt Kiesling, Dick Plasman, Thurman McGraw Director of Player Personnel: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff Talent Scout: Ken Stilley