Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 6 to 9
Sunday, September 27, 1959, Week 1The Chicago Bears played the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, September 27, 1959, Week 1 of the 1959 season. The Packers won by a score of 9-6.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 89 | 75 | 2 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Defensive Coordinator: Clark Shaughnessy Offensive Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: George Allen, Luke Johnsos Administrative Vice President: Paddy Driscoll Head of Player Personnel: George Allen
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 85 | 177 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Vince Lombardi Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Fears Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backs Coach: John "Red" Cochran Defensive Line Coach: Phil Bengtson Defensive Backs Coach: Norb Hecker Team President: Dominic Olejniczak