San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns 7 to 21
Sunday, December 11, 1949, ChampionshipThe Browns played the 49ers for the championship on Sunday, December 11, 1949. The Browns entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the 49ers. The Browns entered the game with a record of 9-1-2, while the 49ers entered the game with a record of 9-3-0. The Browns won 21-7 to win the 1949 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 9-1-2 in the regular season, 2-0 in the playoffs. The 49ers finished their season 9-3-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 108 | 122 | 0 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lawrence "Buck" Shaw Ends Coach: Jim Lawson Assistant Coach: Eddie Erdelatz, Jim Lawson
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | 128 | 217 | 0 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Guards Coach: Fritz Heisler Tackles Coach: Weeb Ewbank Ends Coach: Dick Gallagher Backfield Coach: Blanton Collier