Chicago Bears at New York Giants 7 to 47
Sunday, December 30, 1956, ChampionshipThe Giants played the Bears for the championship on Sunday, December 30, 1956. The Giants entered the game with a record of 8-3-1, while the Bears entered the game with a record of 9-2-1. The Giants won 47-7 to win the 1956 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 8-3-1 in the regular season, 1-0 in the playoffs. The Bears finished their season 9-2-1 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 203 | 67 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paddy Driscoll Running Backs Coach: Chick Jagade Defensive Assistant Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: Luke Johnsos, Bulldog Turner
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 222 | 126 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Lee Howell Offensive Coordinator: Vince Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Tom Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman