Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions 7 to 45

Sunday, September 16, 1962, Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, September 16, 1962, Week 1 of the 1962 season. The Lions won by a score of 45-7.


Pittsburgh Steelers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
173 129 44 2 10

Coaches

Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Backfield Coach: Mike Nixon Assistant Coach: Mike Nixon, John Butler, Torgy Torgeson, Ken Stilley, Will Walls BLESTO Scout: Jack Butler


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
395 236 159 0 26

Coaches

Head Coach: George Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Don Shula Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Defensive Line Coach: Les Bingaman Backfield Coach: Ray McLean Assistant Coach: Bob Nussbaumer Chief Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer