1959 Detroit Lions schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
3-8-1 0-0 3456 1664 1792 46 198 3656 2094 1562 33 196
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The Detroit Lions' thirtieth season was in 1959, and it was the third season George Wilson served as the head coach of the team. The Lions played their home games at Briggs Stadium. They finished the season 3-8-1, 2-4-0 at home and 1-4-1 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 @ Baltimore Colts 9-21
Week 2 @ Green Bay Packers 10-28
Week 3 Baltimore Colts 24-31
Week 4 San Francisco 49ers 13-34
Week 5 @ Los Angeles Rams 17-7
Week 6 @ San Francisco 49ers 7-33
Week 7 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 10-10
Week 8 Los Angeles Rams 23-17
Week 9 Chicago Bears 14-24
Week 10 Green Bay Packers 17-24
Week 11 Chicago Cardinals 45-21
Week 12 @ Chicago Bears 14-25

1959 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff

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