Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 to 17
Saturday, September 26, 1959, Week 1The Cleveland Browns played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 26, 1959, Week 1 of the 1959 season. The Steelers won by a score of 17-7.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 135 | 139 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Backfield Coach: Howard Brinker Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 202 | 121 | 2 | 18 |
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