Cleveland Browns at Chicago Cardinals 7 to 9
Sunday, September 30, 1956, Week 1The Cleveland Browns played the Chicago Cardinals in Chicago on Sunday, September 30, 1956, Week 1 of the 1956 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 9-7.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 106 | 108 | 2 | 8 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Guards Coach: Fritz Heisler Tackles Coach: Ed Ulinski Ends Coach: Paul Bixler Backfield Coach: Howard Brinker Staff Assistant: Dick Gallagher Director of Player Personnel: Dick Gallagher Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Chicago Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 68 | 276 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Richards Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Drulis Ends Coach: Bob Nowaskey Assistant Coach: Wally Lemm, John Kellison, Charley Trippi Talent Scout: John Kellison