Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 14 to 25
Sunday, December 13, 1959, Week 12The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 13, 1959, Week 12 of the 1959 season. The Bears won by a score of 25-14. The Bears swept the Lions for the 1959 season. With this game, the Bears finished the season 4-2-0 at home, while the Lions finished 1-4-1 on the road for the 1959 season.
The Bears finished the season with a record of 8-4-0, while the Lions finished the season at 3-8-1.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 134 | 122 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Ends Coach: Bob Dove Backfield Coach: Ray McLean Assistant Coach: Bob Nussbaumer Chief Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 208 | 139 | 1 | 15 |
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