Chicago Cardinals at Detroit Lions 21 to 45
Sunday, December 6, 1959, Week 11The Chicago Cardinals played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, December 6, 1959, Week 11 of the 1959 season. The Lions won by a score of 45-21. With this game, the Lions finished the season 2-4-0 at home.
Chicago Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 218 | 71 | 5 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pop Ivy Assistant Coach: Chuck Drulis, Wally Lemm, Ray Prochaska, Walt Schlinkman
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 158 | 219 | 3 | 24 |
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